How to convert metres to kilometres
km = m × 0.001
Example: 5 m × 0.001 = 0.005 km
Meters to Kilometers table
| Meters (m) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 0.0005 km |
| 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 |
| 15 m | 0.015 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 |
| 75 m | 0.075 km |
| 100 m | 0.1 km |
| 250 m | 0.25 km |
| 500 m | 0.5 km |
| 1,000 m | 1 km |
About these units
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.
Kilometers (km): A kilometre is 1,000 metres. Road distances and running races are measured in kilometres in most countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres are in 1 metre?
1 metre equals 0.001 kilometres (km).
How do I convert m to km?
Multiply the value in metres by 0.001. For example, 5 m × 0.001 = 0.005 km.
How do I convert kilometres back to metres?
Multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001). 1 km = 1,000 m.
What is a metre?
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.
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.