Convert Kilometers to Meters
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Converting Kilometers to Meters
Converting kilometers to meters is a basic metric system conversion used in education, science, engineering, and everyday measurements when more precise units are needed.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between kilometers and meters is straightforward: 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. To convert a distance in kilometers to meters, multiply the kilometer value by 1,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Kilometers | Meters |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
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.
Meters
The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Historical Context
Both the kilometer and meter were established during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, while the kilometer was introduced as a practical unit for measuring longer distances.