How to convert a kilometer into a meter?

Kilometer and meter are both standard units of measurement according to the International System of Units (SI units). Since it is used everywhere around the world, we should be able to do basic conversions by understanding the relationship between the two.

What is a kilometer?

A kilometer is a common unit of measurement that is used to measure length or distance. A kilometer is equivalent to 1000 meters. According to the International system of measurement, this is considered the standard metric system.  

The symbol of the kilometer is ‘km’.

What is a meter?

A meter is a standard metric system for measuring length and distance. The meter is considered to be the basic system of measurement in the International System of Units(SI). A meter is equivalent to 1/1000 km.

The symbol of the meter is ‘m’.

What is the relationship between kilometer and meter?

The relationship between kilometer and meter is shown below:

The formula to convert km to m: Multiply by 1000 

The formula to convert m into km: Multiply by 1/1000 or divide the meters by 1000.

For more accurate and direct conversions, you can use the km-miles calculator.

FAQs

FAQs
How do you convert km to m formula?
Km(kilometer) can be converted to m(meter) by dividing m(meter) by 1000.
What is 1 km equal to in meters?
1 km is equal to 1000 meters. This is the relationship between km and m.
Is 100 kilometers 1 meter?
No, 100 kilometers is not 1 meter. A kilometer is equal to 1000 meters and a kilometer is greater than a meter.
Which is bigger 1m or 1 km?
1 km is greater than 1 m. 1000m is equal to 1 km.
What is 1 km equal to in feet?
1 km is equal to 3280.84 feet.
What is the relationship between meter and kilometer?
A kilometer in the metric system is equal to 1000 meters.
Is there 100 m in 1 km?
1000 m makes 1 km so yes, there is indeed 100 m in 1 km.