DistanceMeters to kilometers
1 meter = 0.001 kilometers.
1 meter = 0.001 kilometers. Multiply by 0.001.
Common amounts
| m | km |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.001 km |
| 5 m | 0.005 km |
| 10 m | 0.01 km |
| 25 m | 0.025 km |
| 50 m | 0.05 km |
| 100 m | 0.1 km |
How it works
How to convert meters to kilometers
km = m × 0.001.
Worked examples: 10 meters = 0.01 kilometers; 100 meters = 0.1 kilometers.
About meters and kilometers
The meter is the SI base unit of length. A kilometer is 1,000 meters.
When you'd convert meters to kilometers
Running and walking distances: 2,500 m is 2.5 km.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
To go the other way, use the kilometers to meters converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert meters to kilometers?
1 meter = 0.001 kilometers. Multiply by 0.001.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.