Convert meters [m] to kilometers [km] and vice-versa

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Convert any value from / to meters [m] to kilometers [km]. Fill one of the following fields, values will be converted and updated automatically.

Formulas

• Convert kilometers to meters
• Convert meters to kilometers

Explanation

Since one kilometer is equal to 1000 meters, it becomes trivial to deduce the following formula:

$$ l_{ (km) } = \frac { l_{ (m) } } {1000} $$

and vice-versa:

$$ l_{ (m) } = 1000 \times l_{ (km) } $$

See also

• Convert inches [in] to centimeters [cm] and vice-versa
• Convert meters [m] to millimeters [mm] and vice-versa

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