Kilometers to Centimeters
Convert kilometers (km) to centimeters (cm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilometers to centimeters
To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the number of kilometers by 100,000.
Example
Convert 5 kilometers to centimeters:
Kilometer to centimeter conversion chart
| Kilometers (km) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 100,000 cm |
| 2 km | 200,000 cm |
| 3 km | 300,000 cm |
| 4 km | 400,000 cm |
| 5 km | 500,000 cm |
| 6 km | 600,000 cm |
| 7 km | 700,000 cm |
| 8 km | 800,000 cm |
| 9 km | 900,000 cm |
| 10 km | 1,000,000 cm |
| 12 km | 1,200,000 cm |
| 15 km | 1,500,000 cm |
| 20 km | 2,000,000 cm |
| 25 km | 2,500,000 cm |
| 30 km | 3,000,000 cm |
| 40 km | 4,000,000 cm |
| 50 km | 5,000,000 cm |
| 60 km | 6,000,000 cm |
| 70 km | 7,000,000 cm |
| 75 km | 7,500,000 cm |
| 80 km | 8,000,000 cm |
| 90 km | 9,000,000 cm |
| 100 km | 10,000,000 cm |
| 150 km | 15,000,000 cm |
| 200 km | 20,000,000 cm |
| 250 km | 25,000,000 cm |
| 500 km | 50,000,000 cm |
| 1,000 km | 100,000,000 cm |
Going the other way? See the centimeters to kilometers chart.
About the units
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Road distances and running races outside the US and UK are measured in kilometers.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a kilometer?
There are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer.
How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
There are 0.00001 kilometers in a centimeter.
How do you convert kilometers to centimeters?
To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the number of kilometers by 100,000.
What is 5 kilometers in centimeters?
5 kilometers equals 500,000 centimeters.
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