Convert Centimeters to Kilometers
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Converting Centimeters to Kilometers
Converting centimeters to kilometers connects small-scale measurements to large-scale distances in the metric system, useful in education, science, and when working across vastly different scales.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between centimeters and kilometers is: 1 kilometer = 100,000 centimeters. To convert a length in centimeters to kilometers, divide the centimeter value by 100,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Centimeters | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 1000 | 0.01 |
| 10000 | 0.1 |
| 100000 | 1 |
| 1000000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
Centimeters
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is a commonly used unit for everyday measurements of smaller objects.
Kilometers
The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used to measure road distances, geographic distances, and other longer distances.
Historical Context
Both units were established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The prefixes 'centi-' (hundred) and 'kilo-' (thousand) reflect their relationship to the meter, the base unit of length.