Kilometers to Centimeters Converter (km to cm)

1 km = 100000 cm

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Formula

To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the value by 100000.

cm = km × 100000

Example calculation

Convert 5 km to cm:

5 km × 100000 = 500000 cm

Conversion table

kilometers → centimeters
kmcm
1100000.0000
2200000.0000
3300000.0000
4400000.0000
5500000.0000
6600000.0000
7700000.0000
8800000.0000
9900000.0000
101000000.0000
151500000.0000
202000000.0000
252500000.0000
303000000.0000
353500000.0000
404000000.0000
454500000.0000
505000000.0000
555500000.0000
606000000.0000
656500000.0000
707000000.0000
757500000.0000
808000000.0000
858500000.0000
909000000.0000
959500000.0000
10010000000.0000
20020000000.0000
50050000000.0000
1000100000000.0000
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About the units

Kilometer (km)
Used for road distances in almost every country except the US and UK. Equal to 1,000 metres.
Centimeter (cm)
Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilometers to centimeters?
To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the value by 100000.
How many centimeters are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer equals 100000 cm.
How many centimeters are in 10 kilometers?
10 km equals 1000000 cm.
How do I convert centimeters back to kilometers?
Use the reverse converter: 1 centimeter equals 0.00001 km.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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