Convert kilometers to meters

1 km = 1,000 m. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 kilometer equals

1,000meters

1 km = 1,000 m

The formula

Kilometers and meters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

m = km × 1,000

Going the other way? Convert meters to kilometers.

Kilometers to meters table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Kilometers (km)Meters (m)
11,000
22,000
33,000
44,000
55,000
66,000
77,000
88,000
99,000
1010,000
1515,000
2020,000
2525,000
3030,000
4040,000
5050,000
7575,000
100100,000
250250,000
500500,000
1,0001,000,000

Questions people ask

How many meters are in a kilometer?
One kilometer equals 1,000 meters.
How do I convert kilometers to meters by hand?
Multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000. For a rough check, 1,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 kilometer in meters?
1 kilometer is 1,000 meters.

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