Centimeter to Kilometer Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert centimeters to kilometers with our free online length converter.
Centimeter to Kilometer Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Centimeter).
- The converted value in Kilometer will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Centimeter to Kilometer
Converting Centimeter to Kilometer involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Centimeter = 1.0000e-5 kilometersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 centimeters: 10 × 1.0000e-5 = 0.0001 kilometers
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What is a Centimeter and a Kilometer?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one-hundredth of a meter (1/100 m). It is commonly used for smaller everyday measurements.
The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousand meters (1,000 m). It is commonly used to measure geographic distances.
Note: The Centimeter is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Kilometer belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Centimeter and Kilometer
As part of the original French metric system, the centimeter was defined based on the meter. Its convenience for measuring smaller objects made it a widely adopted subunit.
Derived directly from the meter, the kilometer was established as part of the metric system in the late 18th century to provide a larger, convenient unit for measuring longer distances, such as those between cities or the lengths of roads.
Common Uses for centimeters and kilometers
Explore the typical applications for both Centimeter (metric) and Kilometer (metric) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for centimeters
- Anthropometry: Measuring human height in many metric countries.
- Everyday Objects: Everyday measurements of small objects (e.g., length of a pencil, width of a book).
- Tools: Rulers and measuring tapes often show centimeters.
- Apparel: Clothing sizes and tailoring measurements.
- Design & Crafts: Technical drawings and crafts.
Common Uses for kilometers
- Geography & Travel: Measuring distances between geographical locations (cities, countries).
- Transportation: Road signs indicating distances and speed limits (km/h) in metric countries.
- Mapping: Measuring the length of roads, rivers, or coastlines.
- Athletics: Athletic events like long-distance running (e.g., 5k, 10k, marathon).
- Logistics: Calculating travel times and fuel efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Centimeter (cm)
How many centimeters are in a meter?
There are 100 centimeters (cm) in 1 meter (m).
What does 'centi' mean in centimeter?
The prefix 'centi' denotes one-hundredth (1/100).
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.
About Kilometer (km)
How many meters are in a kilometer?
There are exactly 1,000 meters (m) in 1 kilometer (km).
What does 'kilo' mean in kilometer?
The prefix 'kilo' denotes one thousand (1,000).
Is a kilometer longer or shorter than a mile?
A kilometer is shorter than a mile. One mile is approximately 1.609 kilometers.
Conversion Table: Centimeter to Kilometer
| Centimeter (cm) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 50 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 500 | 0.005 |
| 1,000 | 0.01 |
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Metric Prefix Guide
Understanding Metric Prefixes
The metric system uses standard prefixes to indicate multiples or fractions of base units. For example, converting from centimeter to kilometer involves a multiplication factor of 1000000000000000.
| Prefix | Symbol | Power | Multiplier | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tera | T | 10¹² | 1,000,000,000,000 | teragram (Tg) |
| giga | G | 10⁹ | 1,000,000,000 | gigagram (Gg) |
| mega | M | 10⁶ | 1,000,000 | megagram (Mg) |
| kilo | k | 10³ | 1,000 | kilogram (kg) |
| hecto | h | 10² | 100 | hectogram (hg) |
| deca | da | 10¹ | 10 | decagram (dag) |
| (base) | 10⁰ | 1 | meter (m) | |
| deci | d | 10⁻¹ | 0.1 | decigram (dg) |
| centi | c | 10⁻² | 0.01 | centigram (cg) |
| milli | m | 10⁻³ | 0.001 | milligram (mg) |
| micro | μ | 10⁻⁶ | 0.000001 | microgram (μg) |
| nano | n | 10⁻⁹ | 0.000000001 | nanogram (ng) |
Note: To convert between prefixed units, multiply or divide by powers of 10. For conversions betweencentimeter and kilometer, divide by 1000000000000000.
Other Units from Length
- Meter (m)
- Hectometer (hm)
- Decimeter (dm)
- Millimeter (mm)
- Inch (in)
- Foot (ft)
- Yard (yd)
- Mile (mi)
- Nautical Mile (NM)
- Micrometer (μm)
- Nanometer (nm)
- Light Year (ly)
- Astronomical Unit (AU)
- Parsec (pc)
- Angstrom (Å)
- Point (Typography) (pt)
- Mil/Thou (mil)
- Fathom (fath)
- Furlong (fur)
- Link (Gunter's) (li)
- Pace (pace)
- Span (span)
- Digit (digit)
- Cable Length (cb)
- Ell (ell)
- Finger (finger)
- Roman Mile (m.p.)
- Stadion (stadion)
- Chi (Chinese) (chi)
- Shaku (Japanese) (shaku)
- Li (Chinese) (li)
- Toise (toise)
- Bolt (bolt)
- Rope (rope)
- Smoot (smoot)
- Sajene (sajene)
- Ken (ken)
- Wa (wa)
- Vara (vara)
- Aln (aln)
- Cubit (Royal/Egyptian) (cubit)
- Versta (versta)
- Arpent (arpent)
- Ri (Japanese) (ri)
- Klafter (klafter)
- Yojana (yojana)
- Skein (skein)