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Kilometers to meters

meters = kilometers × 1,000

Reverse: meters to kilometers

How to convert kilometers to meters

One kilometer is 1,000 meters, so multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000. For example, 20 kilometers is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 1000 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.

kilometersmeters
1 km1,000 m
2 km2,000 m
3 km3,000 m
4 km4,000 m
5 km5,000 m
6 km6,000 m
7 km7,000 m
8 km8,000 m
9 km9,000 m
10 km10,000 m
11 km11,000 m
12 km12,000 m
13 km13,000 m
14 km14,000 m
15 km15,000 m
16 km16,000 m
17 km17,000 m
18 km18,000 m
19 km19,000 m
20 km20,000 m
25 km25,000 m
30 km30,000 m
40 km40,000 m
50 km50,000 m
60 km60,000 m
70 km70,000 m
75 km75,000 m
80 km80,000 m
90 km90,000 m
100 km100,000 m
120 km120,000 m
150 km150,000 m
200 km200,000 m
250 km250,000 m
300 km300,000 m
400 km400,000 m
500 km500,000 m
750 km750,000 m
1,000 km1,000,000 m
1,500 km1,500,000 m
2,000 km2,000,000 m
5,000 km5,000,000 m
10,000 km10,000,000 m

Questions

How many meters are in a kilometer?

1,000 meters.

How do I convert kilometers to meters in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, 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.