Kilometers to Meters
Convert kilometers (km) to meters (m). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilometers to meters
To convert kilometers to meters, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000.
Example
Convert 5 kilometers to meters:
Kilometer to meter conversion chart
| Kilometers (km) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 1,000 m |
| 2 km | 2,000 m |
| 3 km | 3,000 m |
| 4 km | 4,000 m |
| 5 km | 5,000 m |
| 6 km | 6,000 m |
| 7 km | 7,000 m |
| 8 km | 8,000 m |
| 9 km | 9,000 m |
| 10 km | 10,000 m |
| 12 km | 12,000 m |
| 15 km | 15,000 m |
| 20 km | 20,000 m |
| 25 km | 25,000 m |
| 30 km | 30,000 m |
| 40 km | 40,000 m |
| 50 km | 50,000 m |
| 60 km | 60,000 m |
| 70 km | 70,000 m |
| 75 km | 75,000 m |
| 80 km | 80,000 m |
| 90 km | 90,000 m |
| 100 km | 100,000 m |
| 150 km | 150,000 m |
| 200 km | 200,000 m |
| 250 km | 250,000 m |
| 500 km | 500,000 m |
| 1,000 km | 1,000,000 m |
Going the other way? See the meters 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.
Meter (m)
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a kilometer?
There are 1,000 meters in a kilometer.
How many kilometers are in a meter?
There are 0.001 kilometers in a meter.
How do you convert kilometers to meters?
To convert kilometers to meters, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000.
What is 5 kilometers in meters?
5 kilometers equals 5,000 meters.
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