How to convert kilometres to metres
m = km × 1,000
Example: 5 km × 1,000 = 5,000 m
Kilometers to Meters table
| Kilometers (km) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 km | 500 m |
| 1 km | 1,000 m |
| 2 km | 2,000 m |
| 3 km | 3,000 m |
| 4 km | 4,000 m |
| 5 km | 5,000 m |
| 6 km | 6,000 m |
| 7 km | 7,000 m |
| 8 km | 8,000 m |
| 9 km | 9,000 m |
| 10 km | 10,000 m |
| 15 km | 15,000 m |
| 20 km | 20,000 m |
| 25 km | 25,000 m |
| 30 km | 30,000 m |
| 40 km | 40,000 m |
| 50 km | 50,000 m |
| 75 km | 75,000 m |
| 100 km | 100,000 m |
| 250 km | 250,000 m |
| 500 km | 500,000 m |
| 1,000 km | 1,000,000 m |
About these units
Kilometers (km): A kilometre is 1,000 metres. Road distances and running races are measured in kilometres in most countries.
Meters (m): The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 kilometre?
1 kilometre (km) equals 1,000 metres.
How do I convert km to m?
Multiply the value in kilometres by 1,000. For example, 5 km × 1,000 = 5,000 m.
How do I convert metres back to kilometres?
Multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000). 1 m = 0.001 km.
What is a kilometre?
A kilometre is 1,000 metres. Road distances and running races are measured in kilometres in most countries.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every length unit at once? Use the Length Converter.