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Convert Centimeter To Kilometer

Conversion Results

Centimeter Kilometer
0.01 1.000e-7
0.1 1.000e-6
1 1.000e-5
2 2.000e-5
3 3.000e-5
5 5.000e-5
10 0
20 0
50 0.001
100 0.001
1000 0.01

How to Convert Centimeter to Kilometer

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Centimeter
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Centimeter = 1.000e-5 Kilometer
  3. Calculate: 10 × 1.000e-5 → 0 Kilometer

Unit Information

Centimeter (cm)

Definition

A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.

Current Use

The centimeter, like the meter, is used in all sorts of applications worldwide (in countries that have undergone metrication) in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.

Kilometer (km)

Definition

A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One kilometer is equivalent to 1,000 meters.

Current Use

Kilometers are used to measure road distances, geographic distances, and other measurements where meters would be too small. Most countries use kilometers for road signs and odometers.

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