Convert Meter to Kilometer
Use this free converter to change meters (m) into kilometers (km). Meter and kilometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 m equals 0.001 km, and 1 km equals 1000 m.
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Kilometer (km)
0.001
1 m = 0.001 km
Length conversion table
| Meter | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
How to convert Meter to Kilometer
Multiply the meter value by 0.001 to get kilometers.
- Enter the number of meters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers.
- Worked example: 15 m × 0.001 = 0.015 km.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer to meter).
About these units
Meter (m)
- Definition
- The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it was later fixed by a platinum bar and, since 1983, by the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is the standard unit of length in nearly every country and underpins science, engineering, construction, and sport worldwide.
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 meter?
There are 0.001 km in 1 m. To convert, multiply the number of meters by 0.001.
How do I convert meters to kilometers?
Multiply the meter value by 0.001 to get kilometers. For example, 10 m = 0.01 km.
Is this meter-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 Meter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Meter equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer (km) | 0.001 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 100 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 1000 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 1000000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 1000000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 1.0936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 3.2808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 39.370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.0005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-16 ly |