How do I convert km to cm?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see km converted to cm instantly.

What is the formula for km to cm?

The converter calculates cm by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Length.

When should I use km vs cm?

km and cm are both part of the Length category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert km to cm

Use the live converter below to translate between Kilometer (km) and Centimeter (cm). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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km → cm

Kilometer

Centimeter

100,000

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 km = 100,000 cm

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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km to cm quick table

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Kilometer (km)	Centimeter (cm)
0.25 km	25,000 cm
0.5 km	50,000 cm
1 km	100,000 cm
2 km	200,000 cm
5 km	500,000 cm
10 km	1,000,000 cm
25 km	2,500,000 cm
100 km	10,000,000 cm

cm back to km

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Centimeter (cm)	Kilometer (km)
0.25 cm	0 km
0.5 cm	0 km
1 cm	0 km
2 cm	0 km
5 cm	0.0001 km
10 cm	0.0001 km
25 cm	0.0003 km
100 cm	0.001 km

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