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Centimeters to kilometers

kilometers = centimeters × 0.00001

Reverse: kilometers to centimeters

How to convert centimeters to kilometers

One centimeter is 0.00001 kilometers, so multiply the number of centimeters by 0.00001. For example, 20 centimeters is 20 × 0.00001 = 0.0002 kilometers. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 100,000.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.00001 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

centimeterskilometers
1 cm0.00001 km
2 cm0.00002 km
3 cm0.00003 km
4 cm0.00004 km
5 cm0.00005 km
6 cm0.00006 km
7 cm0.00007 km
8 cm0.00008 km
9 cm0.00009 km
10 cm0.0001 km
11 cm0.00011 km
12 cm0.00012 km
13 cm0.00013 km
14 cm0.00014 km
15 cm0.00015 km
16 cm0.00016 km
17 cm0.00017 km
18 cm0.00018 km
19 cm0.00019 km
20 cm0.0002 km
25 cm0.00025 km
30 cm0.0003 km
40 cm0.0004 km
50 cm0.0005 km
60 cm0.0006 km
70 cm0.0007 km
75 cm0.00075 km
80 cm0.0008 km
90 cm0.0009 km
100 cm0.001 km
120 cm0.0012 km
150 cm0.0015 km
200 cm0.002 km
250 cm0.0025 km
300 cm0.003 km
400 cm0.004 km
500 cm0.005 km
750 cm0.0075 km
1,000 cm0.01 km
1,500 cm0.015 km
2,000 cm0.02 km
5,000 cm0.05 km
10,000 cm0.1 km

Questions

How many kilometers are in a centimeter?

0.00001 kilometers.

How do I convert centimeters to kilometers in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.00001, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.