Convert Kilometers to Meters
1 Kilometer (km) = 1 Meters (m). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any kilometer value to meters, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 km = 1 m
Kilometer to Meter Conversion Table
How to Convert Kilometers to Meters
To convert kilometers to meters, multiply by 1000. Since 'kilo' means thousand, 1 km is always 1000 m. For example, a 10 km race = 10,000 meters. Simply move the decimal three places to the right.
Kilometer to Meter Examples
1 km is equal to 1 m. Using the formula km × 1000, 1 km converts to 1 m.
2 km is equal to 2 m. Using the formula km × 1000, 2 km converts to 2 m.
3 km is equal to 3 m. Using the formula km × 1000, 3 km converts to 3 m.
5 km is equal to 5 m. Using the formula km × 1000, 5 km converts to 5 m.
10 km is equal to 1 m. Using the formula km × 1000, 10 km converts to 1 m.
Kilometers to Meters FAQ
How many meters is 1 km?
1 kilometer equals exactly 1000 meters.
What is a 5K in meters?
A 5K race is 5 kilometers, which equals exactly 5000 meters.