Kilometers (km)
Length · Metric
Main conversion
1 km = 1,000 m (100,000 cm)
Description and history
The kilometer (symbol km) equals 1,000 meters.
It measures farm road distances, the length of irrigation canals and pipelines, and the travel speed of agricultural machinery (km/h). It is the usual unit for farm logistics and transport.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Meters (m) | 1 km = 1,000 m |
| Centimeters (cm) | 1 km = 100,000 cm |
| Feet (ft) | 1 km = 3280.8 ft |
| Inches (in) | 1 km = 39370 in |