Convert centimeters to kilometers
1 cm = 0.00001 km. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 centimeter equals
kilometers
1 cm = 0.00001 km
The formula
Centimeters and kilometers both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
km = cm × 0.00001
Going the other way? Convert kilometers to centimeters.
Centimeters to kilometers table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Centimeters (cm) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00001 |
| 2 | 0.00002 |
| 3 | 0.00003 |
| 4 | 0.00004 |
| 5 | 0.00005 |
| 6 | 0.00006 |
| 7 | 0.00007 |
| 8 | 0.00008 |
| 9 | 0.00009 |
| 10 | 0.0001 |
| 15 | 0.00015 |
| 20 | 0.0002 |
| 25 | 0.00025 |
| 30 | 0.0003 |
| 40 | 0.0004 |
| 50 | 0.0005 |
| 75 | 0.00075 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 250 | 0.0025 |
| 500 | 0.005 |
| 1,000 | 0.01 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilometers are in a centimeter?
- One centimeter equals 0.00001 kilometers.
- How do I convert centimeters to kilometers by hand?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.00001. For a rough check, 0 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 centimeter in kilometers?
- 1 centimeter is 0.00001 kilometers.
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