Convert cm to km
Centimeters to kilometers. Enter a value to convert, or use the cm to km chart further down the page.
1 centimeter equals 0.00001 kilometers. Going the other way, 1 kilometer = 100,000 centimeters.
How to convert cm to km
To convert centimeters to kilometers, multiply the centimeter value by 0.00001. You can also divide by 100000 to get the same answer.
km = cm × 0.00001
Worked example
Convert 15 cm to kilometers:
15 cm = 0.00015 km
cm to km conversion chart
Use this cm to km table for quick reference without typing anything.
| centimeters (cm) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0000001 km |
| 0.1 cm | 0.000001 km |
| 1 cm | 0.00001 km |
| 2 cm | 0.00002 km |
| 3 cm | 0.00003 km |
| 5 cm | 0.00005 km |
| 10 cm | 0.0001 km |
| 20 cm | 0.0002 km |
| 50 cm | 0.0005 km |
| 100 cm | 0.001 km |
| 1,000 cm | 0.01 km |
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
What is a kilometer?
The kilometer is one thousand meters and is the standard unit for road distances and long-range measurement almost everywhere outside the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many km are in a centimeter?
1 cm equals 0.00001 km. Going the other way, 1 km is 100,000 cm.
How do you convert cm to km?
To convert centimeters to kilometers, multiply the centimeter value by 0.00001. You can also divide by 100000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 cm in km?
10 cm equals 0.0001 km. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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