Kilometer

km

1,000 meters

About Kilometer (km)

Equal to 1,000 meters, the kilometer is the standard unit for measuring road distances, marathon courses (42.195 km), and geographic separations in most countries. Road signs across Europe, Asia, and South America display distances in kilometers, making it one of the most universally encountered metric units.

Category
Length
Symbol
km
Also known as
kilometre kilometers kilometres
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CONVERT TO

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kilometer (km)?

1,000 meters

How many Mile (mi) are in one Kilometer (km)?

One Kilometer (km) equals 0.621371 Mile (mi).

How many Meter (m) are in one Kilometer (km)?

One Kilometer (km) equals 1,000 Meter (m).

How many Centimeter (cm) are in one Kilometer (km)?

One Kilometer (km) equals 100,000 Centimeter (cm).

How do I convert Kilometer to Mile?

To convert Kilometer to Mile, multiply the value by 0.621371 (1 km = 0.621371 mi).