Convert Kilometers to Centimeters
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Converting Kilometers to Centimeters
Converting kilometers to centimeters bridges the gap between large-scale and small-scale measurements in the metric system, useful in education, science, and engineering applications.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between kilometers and centimeters is: 1 kilometer = 100,000 centimeters. To convert a distance in kilometers to centimeters, multiply the kilometer value by 100,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Kilometers | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 100 |
| 0.01 | 1000 |
| 0.1 | 10000 |
| 1 | 100000 |
| 10 | 1000000 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
Both units were established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The prefixes 'kilo-' (thousand) and 'centi-' (hundred) reflect their relationship to the meter, the base unit of length.