Convert Centimeter to Kilometer
Use this free converter to change centimeters (cm) into kilometers (km). Centimeter and kilometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 cm equals 0.00001 km, and 1 km equals 100000 cm.
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Kilometer (km)
0.00001
1 cm = 0.00001 km
Length conversion table
| Centimeter | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.0000e-7 |
| 0.1 | 0.000001 |
| 0.5 | 0.000005 |
| 1 | 0.00001 |
| 2 | 0.00002 |
| 3 | 0.00003 |
| 5 | 0.00005 |
| 10 | 0.0001 |
| 20 | 0.0002 |
| 25 | 0.00025 |
| 50 | 0.0005 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 1,000 | 0.01 |
How to convert Centimeter to Kilometer
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.00001 to get kilometers.
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers.
- Worked example: 15 cm × 0.00001 = 0.00015 km.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer to centimeter).
About these units
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Kilometer (km)
- Definition
- A kilometer (km) is 1,000 meters and is the metric unit used for measuring longer distances such as roads and travel.
- History
- It entered use with the metric system in the 1790s, combining the SI prefix "kilo-" (thousand) with the meter.
- Current use
- Most of the world expresses road distances and speed limits in kilometers; the main exceptions are the United States and the United Kingdom, which still use miles.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
There are 0.00001 km in 1 cm. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.00001.
How do I convert centimeters to kilometers?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.00001 to get kilometers. For example, 10 cm = 0.0001 km.
Is this centimeter-to-kilometer converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Centimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Centimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.01 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.00001 km |
| Millimeter (mm) | 10 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 10000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 10000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0000062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.39370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-18 ly |