Meters to Kilometers Converter
1 meter is equal to 0.001 kilometers, or 100 cm.
Enter a value in the converter to get the result. This page explains the formula, works through examples and lists common values in a conversion table.
How to convert meters to kilometers
Multiply the value in meters by 0.001 to get kilometers.
km = × 0.001- 1Start with the value in meters: 1 m.
- 2Apply the formula: × 0.001 = 0.001.
- 3Round to the precision you need: 0.001 km.
Examples
Meters to Kilometers conversion table
1 meter in other units
The same value in every other unit of this category. Each row links to the full conversion.
| Unit | Formula | 1 m equals |
|---|---|---|
| Meters to Millimeters | mm = × 1,000 | 1,000 mm |
| Meters to Centimeters | cm = × 100 | 100 cm |
| Meters to Kilometers | km = × 0.001 | 0.001 km |
| Meters to Inches | in = ÷ 0.0254 | 39.3701 in |
| Meters to Yards | yd = ÷ 0.9144 | 1.09361 yd |
| Meters to US Survey Feet | ft-us = ÷ 0.3048006096 | 3.28083 ft-us |
| Meters to Feet | ft = ÷ 0.3048 | 3.28084 ft |
| Meters to Miles | mi = ÷ 1,609.344 | 0.000621371 mi |
Kilometers to Meters
The reverse conversion uses the inverse formula. For example, 1 km is 1,000 m. Use the kilometers to meters converter for other values.
m = × 1,000About the units
Meter (m)
A unit of length in the metric system. 1 m = 0.001 km.
Kilometer (km)
A unit of length in the metric system. 1 km = 1,000 m.
Accuracy and rounding
The calculation uses exact decimal arithmetic, so the conversion itself adds no error. Results are rounded to six significant figures; the formula steps show more digits.
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FAQ
How many kilometers are in one meter?
One meter is equal to 0.001 kilometers.
How do I convert kilometers back to meters?
Use the formula m = × 1,000. See the kilometers to meters converter.