Convert Centimeters to kilometers
1 centimeter = 0.00001 kilometers · km = cm ÷ 100,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from centimeters, the everyday metric unit for body measurements, clothing, and product dimensions, to kilometers, the metric unit for road distances and travel. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Centimeters to kilometers conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.00001 km |
| 2 cm | 0.00002 km |
| 3 cm | 0.00003 km |
| 5 cm | 0.00005 km |
| 10 cm | 0.0001 km |
| 15 cm | 0.00015 km |
| 20 cm | 0.0002 km |
| 25 cm | 0.00025 km |
| 50 cm | 0.0005 km |
| 75 cm | 0.00075 km |
| 100 cm | 0.001 km |
| 250 cm | 0.0025 km |
| 500 cm | 0.005 km |
| 1,000 cm | 0.01 km |
The formula
km = cm ÷ 100,000Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
- There are 0.00001 kilometers in 1 centimeter. The formula is km = cm ÷ 100,000.
- How do you convert centimeters to kilometers?
- Use the formula km = cm ÷ 100,000. For example, 10 centimeters equals 0.0001 kilometers.
- Is the centimeters to kilometers conversion exact?
- Yes. Centimeters and kilometers are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is cm short for?
- cm is the standard symbol for centimeter (also written as centimetres). km is the symbol for kilometer.