UnitConverterHow to convert Meter to Kilometer
Reference formulas, definitions, and quick lookup values for length conversion.
What is Meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length.
Everyday example: An interior door is often close to 2 meters tall.
History: The meter was first defined in France in the 1790s and later tied to the speed of light.
What is Kilometer?
A kilometer belongs to the length converter.
Everyday example: Example: Kilometer appears in practical length calculations.
History: Historical note: this unit is used in modern measurement systems.
Exact Mathematical Formula
Kilometer = Meter * (1 / 1000)Meter to Kilometer Quick Conversion Table
| Meter | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |