Meter and kilometer are two important units of measuring length as per the International standard of units and are accepted worldwide with certain exceptions. Knowing how they are used and the relationship between m and km in the metric system, along with meter to kilometer formula, is essential to convert length measurements from meter to kilometer and vice versa.
Defining Meter
A meter is a basic unit in the International System of Units that measures length and distance. It was first defined in 1793 as one-tenth-millionth part of the distance that was between the Equator and the North Pole. But in 1799, the meter was known to be redefined based on the prototype meter bar, with the actual bar used being changed in 1889. and later, in 1960, the meter was again redefined in terms of the number of wavelengths of the krypton 86 emission line. And currently accepted definition of meter was adopted in 1983, with slight modification in 2002 to establish it as a ‘measure of proper length.’
Between 1983 to 2019, the meter was defined in terms of the distance light travels through a vacuum in 1/299792458 seconds. But after the redefinition of SI base Units in 2019, this definition was further rephrased to include the changes in the definition of second.
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How Is Meter Used?
A meter calculates and measures length, height, and distance. It is the international standard unit for measuring, with the United States being the prominent exception from this. A meter is not used in the United States. Yard, inches, and feet are the units used in place of meters in the United States.
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Measurements Of Meter In Terms of Different Units
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1 meter is equal to |
100 centimeters |
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1 meter is equal to |
39.3701 inches |
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1 meter is equal to |
3.280824 feet |
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1 meter is equal to |
10.7639 square feet |
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1 meter is equal to |
1.093621 yards |
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1 meter is equal to |
0.000621371 miles |
Defining Kilometer
As per the International System of Units, Kilometer is a unit for measuring length and distance. It is a unit in the metric system primarily used to explain certain distances. One kilometer is equal to 0.6214 miles and 1000 meters.
The short form of a kilometer is km, and kilo is used as a prefix to meter to denote the metric of 1000, according to which one kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. It is important to know that meter to a kilometer is connected to their origin. The relation between meter and kilometer is always constant; 1 km =1000m.
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Kilometer – How It is Used
A kilometer is a widely used unit for measuring the distance between geographical lands. It is used almost globally, with few exceptions like the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Measurements Of Kilometer In Terms of Other Important Units
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1 kilometer |
100000 cm |
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1 kilometer |
3280.84 feet |
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1 kilometer |
39370.1 inches |
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1 kilometer |
1.076e+7 square feet |
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1 kilometer |
0.621371 miles |
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1 kilometer |
1093.61 yards |
Relationship Between the Two Units – Meter And Kilometer
Knowing the relationship between a meter to a kilometer is essential for easily performing m to km conversion tasks. The relation of one meter is 0.0001 kilometer, and one kilometer means 1000 meters.
Converting Meter to Kilometer
For converting meters to kilometers, dividing the value of length by the conversion ratio is required. So, since 1 km equals 1000 meters, all you need to do to convert m to km is divide the given value by 1000, and you will get the result in kilometers.
Meter To Km Conversion – Knowing The Formula
The formula of converting 1m to km is widely accepted as the value of the meter divided by 1000.
So, The formula for m to km conversion is:-
Value in Kilometer= Value in Meters / 1000
Table of Values Showing Meters To Km Conversion
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Meter to Kilometer |
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1 Meter is equal to 0.001 Kilometers |
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2 Meters is equal to 0.002 Kilometers |
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3 Meters is equal to 0.003 Kilometers |
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4 Meters is equal to 0.004 Kilometers |
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5 Meters is equal to 0.005 Kilometers |
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6 Meters is equal to 0.006 Kilometers |
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7 Meters is equal to 0.007 Kilometers |
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8 Meters is equal to 0.008 Kilometers |
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9 Meters is equal to 0.009 Kilometers |
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10 Meters is equal to 0.01 Kilometers |
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11 Meters is equal to 0.011 Kilometers |
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12 Meters is equal to 0.012 Kilometers |
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13 Meters is equal to 0.013 Kilometers |
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14 Meters is equal to 0.014 Kilometers |
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15 Meters is equal to 0.015 Kilometers |
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16 Meters is equal to 0.016 Kilometers |
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17 Meters is equal to 0.017 Kilometers |
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18 Meters is equal to 0.018 Kilometers |
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19 Meters is equal to 0.019 Kilometers |
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20 Meters is equal to 0.02 Kilometers |
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21 Meters is equal to 0.021 Kilometers |
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22 Meters is equal to 0.022 Kilometers |
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23 Meters is equal to 0.023 Kilometers |
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24 Meters is equal to 0.024 Kilometers |
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25 Meters is equal to 0.025 Kilometers |
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26 Meters is equal to 0.026 Kilometers |
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27 Meters is equal to 0.027 Kilometers |
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28 Meters is equal to 0.028 Kilometers |
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29 Meters is equal to 0.029 Kilometers |
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30 Meters is equal to 0.03 Kilometers |
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31 Meters is equal to 0.031 Kilometers |
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32 Meters is equal to 0.032 Kilometers |
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33 Meters is equal to 0.033 Kilometers |
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34 Meters is equal to 0.034 Kilometers |
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35 Meters is equal to 0.035 Kilometers |
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36 Meters is equal to 0.036 Kilometers |
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37 Meters is equal to 0.037 Kilometers |
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38 Meters is equal to 0.038 Kilometers |
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39 Meters is equal to 0.039 Kilometers |
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40 Meters is equal to 0.04 Kilometers |
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41 Meters is equal to 0.041 Kilometers |
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42 Meters is equal to 0.042 Kilometers |
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43 Meters is equal to 0.043 Kilometers |
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44 Meters is equal to 0.044 Kilometers |
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45 Meters is equal to 0.045 Kilometers |
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46 Meters is equal to 0.046 Kilometers |
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47 Meters is equal to 0.047 Kilometers |
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48 Meters is equal to 0.048 Kilometers |
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49 Meters is equal to 0.049 Kilometers |
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50 Meters is equal to 0.05 Kilometers |
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51 Meters is equal to 0.051 Kilometers |
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52 Meters is equal to 0.052 Kilometers |
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53 Meters is equal to 0.053 Kilometers |
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54 Meters is equal to 0.054 Kilometers |
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55 Meters is equal to 0.055 Kilometers |
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56 Meters is equal to 0.056 Kilometers |
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57 Meters is equal to 0.057 Kilometers |
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58 Meters is equal to 0.058 Kilometers |
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59 Meters is equal to 0.059 Kilometers |
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60 Meters is equal to 0.06 Kilometers |
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61 Meters is equal to 0.061 Kilometers |
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62 Meters is equal to 0.062 Kilometers |
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63 Meters is equal to 0.063 Kilometers |
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64 Meters is equal to 0.064 Kilometers |
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65 Meters is equal to 0.065 Kilometers |
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66 Meters is equal to 0.066 Kilometers |
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67 Meters is equal to 0.067 Kilometers |
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68 Meters is equal to 0.068 Kilometers |
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69 Meters is equal to 0.069 Kilometers |
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70 Meters is equal to 0.07 Kilometers |
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71 Meters is equal to 0.071 Kilometers |
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72 Meters is equal to 0.072 Kilometers |
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73 Meters is equal to 0.073 Kilometers |
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74 Meters is equal to 0.074 Kilometers |
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75 Meters is equal to 0.075 Kilometers |
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76 Meters is equal to 0.076 Kilometers |
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77 Meters is equal to 0.077 Kilometers |
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78 Meters is equal to 0.078 Kilometers |
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79 Meters is equal to 0.079 Kilometers |
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80 Meters is equal to 0.08 Kilometers |
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81 Meters is equal to 0.081 Kilometers |
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82 Meters is equal to 0.082 Kilometers |
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83 Meters is equal to 0.083 Kilometers |
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84 Meters is equal to 0.084 Kilometers |
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85 Meters is equal to 0.085 Kilometers |
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86 Meters is equal to 0.086 Kilometers |
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87 Meters is equal to 0.087 Kilometers |
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88 Meters is equal to 0.088 Kilometers |
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89 Meters is equal to 0.089 Kilometers |
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90 Meters is equal to 0.09 Kilometers |
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91 Meters is equal to 0.091 Kilometers |
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92 Meters is equal to 0.092 Kilometers |
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93 Meters is equal to 0.093 Kilometers |
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94 Meters is equal to 0.094 Kilometers |
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95 Meters is equal to 0.095 Kilometers |
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96 Meters is equal to 0.096 Kilometers |
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97 Meters is equal to 0.097 Kilometers |
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98 Meters is equal to 0.098 Kilometers |
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99 Meters is equal to 0.099 Kilometers |
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100 Meters is equal to 0.1 Kilometers |
Basic Difference Between Meter and Kilometer
Meter to Kilometer difference can be well-established under the following given grounds:-
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Base of Difference |
Meter |
Kilometer |
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Sign or Symbol |
The abbreviation of meter is m |
The abbreviation of a kilometer is km. |
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Different Definition |
A meter is defined in relation to the distance that light covers in 1/299792458 part of a second |
Whereas km is used as per the international system of units for measuring the length, and 1 km is equivalent to 0.6214 miles. |
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Relationship |
1 m is equal to 0.0001 km (meter to km formula) |
1 km is equal to 1000 meter (km to meter formula) |
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Area of Use/Acceptance |
A meter is used and accepted to measure length and distance in all English-speaking countries, except the Phillippines and the US. |
Almost in all countries except the UK and USA. |
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Application |
A meter is used for measuring length and distances |
But a Kilometer is used to measure large distances |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
To calculate meter to kilometer, the meter value is divided by 1000.
The formula used to convert meters to kilometers is:- Value in Kilometers = Value in Meter/1000
There is 0.0001 kilometer in every meter.
There are 1000 meters in every 1 kilometer.
Meter and kilometer are both used as International Standard Units of measuring length. How to calculate meters to kilometers?
What is the formula for converting meters to kilometers?
How many kilometers in 1 meter?
How many meters in 1 kilometer?
What are meters and kilometers used for?
