Convert Meters to Kilometers
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Converting Meters to Kilometers
Converting meters to kilometers is a fundamental metric system conversion used in everyday life, education, and professional fields like geography, transportation, and fitness.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between meters and kilometers is straightforward: 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. To convert a distance in meters to kilometers, divide the meter value by 1,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Meters | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 1 |
| 1500 | 1.5 |
| 3000 | 3 |
| 5000 | 5 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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 the meter and kilometer 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.