Centimeters to Kilometers
Convert centimeters (cm) to kilometers (km). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert centimeters to kilometers
To convert centimeters to kilometers, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.00001.
Example
Convert 500 centimeters to kilometers:
Centimeter to kilometer conversion chart
| Centimeters (cm) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 100 cm | 0.001 km |
| 200 cm | 0.002 km |
| 300 cm | 0.003 km |
| 400 cm | 0.004 km |
| 500 cm | 0.005 km |
| 600 cm | 0.006 km |
| 700 cm | 0.007 km |
| 800 cm | 0.008 km |
| 900 cm | 0.009 km |
| 1,000 cm | 0.01 km |
| 1,200 cm | 0.012 km |
| 1,500 cm | 0.015 km |
| 2,000 cm | 0.02 km |
| 2,500 cm | 0.025 km |
| 3,000 cm | 0.03 km |
| 4,000 cm | 0.04 km |
| 5,000 cm | 0.05 km |
| 6,000 cm | 0.06 km |
| 7,000 cm | 0.07 km |
| 7,500 cm | 0.075 km |
| 8,000 cm | 0.08 km |
| 9,000 cm | 0.09 km |
| 10,000 cm | 0.1 km |
| 15,000 cm | 0.15 km |
| 20,000 cm | 0.2 km |
| 25,000 cm | 0.25 km |
| 50,000 cm | 0.5 km |
| 100,000 cm | 1 km |
Going the other way? See the kilometers to centimeters chart.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Road distances and running races outside the US and UK are measured in kilometers.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
There are 0.00001 kilometers in a centimeter.
How many centimeters are in a kilometer?
There are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer.
How do you convert centimeters to kilometers?
To convert centimeters to kilometers, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.00001.
What is 500 centimeters in kilometers?
500 centimeters equals 0.005 kilometers.
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