Meters to kilometers
kilometers = meters × 0.001
Reverse: kilometers to meters
How to convert meters to kilometers
One meter is 0.001 kilometers, so multiply the number of meters by 0.001. For example, 20 meters is 20 × 0.001 = 0.02 kilometers. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,000.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.001 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.
| meters | kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.001 km |
| 2 m | 0.002 km |
| 3 m | 0.003 km |
| 4 m | 0.004 km |
| 5 m | 0.005 km |
| 6 m | 0.006 km |
| 7 m | 0.007 km |
| 8 m | 0.008 km |
| 9 m | 0.009 km |
| 10 m | 0.01 km |
| 11 m | 0.011 km |
| 12 m | 0.012 km |
| 13 m | 0.013 km |
| 14 m | 0.014 km |
| 15 m | 0.015 km |
| 16 m | 0.016 km |
| 17 m | 0.017 km |
| 18 m | 0.018 km |
| 19 m | 0.019 km |
| 20 m | 0.02 km |
| 25 m | 0.025 km |
| 30 m | 0.03 km |
| 40 m | 0.04 km |
| 50 m | 0.05 km |
| 60 m | 0.06 km |
| 70 m | 0.07 km |
| 75 m | 0.075 km |
| 80 m | 0.08 km |
| 90 m | 0.09 km |
| 100 m | 0.1 km |
| 120 m | 0.12 km |
| 150 m | 0.15 km |
| 200 m | 0.2 km |
| 250 m | 0.25 km |
| 300 m | 0.3 km |
| 400 m | 0.4 km |
| 500 m | 0.5 km |
| 750 m | 0.75 km |
| 1,000 m | 1 km |
| 1,500 m | 1.5 km |
| 2,000 m | 2 km |
| 5,000 m | 5 km |
| 10,000 m | 10 km |
Questions
How many kilometers are in a meter?
0.001 kilometers.
How do I convert meters to kilometers in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.001, 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.