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Let's convert Centimeters (cm) to Kilometres (km)

This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Kilometres (km) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Kilometres

Formula

km = cm / 100000

Quick Rough Maths

To get the Kilometres, divide the number of Centimeters by 100 thousand

Centimeters (cm) in 1 Kilometre

There are 100000 Centimeters in 1 Kilometre

Kilometres (km) in 1 Centimetre

There are 0 Kilometres in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/

Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Kilometre
/ˈkɪləˌmiːtə,kɪˈlɒmɪtə/

Symbol: km
Unit System: SI

What is the Kilometre?

The kilometre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol km.

A kilometre is equal to 1000m, 1094 yards and 0.621 miles.

Kilometres is used to measure road distances in the US, though the UK is still using the imperial "sister" miles.