Convert Inch (in) to Kilometer (km)

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What is Inch (in)?

An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the British imperial and the United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to exactly 25.4 mm.

History

The inch is derived from the Roman uncia ('twelfth'), representing one-twelfth of a foot. Various standards existed until the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 standardized it.

Current Use

Widely used in the United States, UK, and Canada for defining screen sizes, pipe diameters, and everyday measurements.

What is Kilometer (km)?

A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.

History

Derived from the Greek 'chilioi' (thousand) and 'metron' (measure). It was officially adopted in France in 1795.

Current Use

The standard unit for expressing distances between geographical places on land in most of the world.

Inch (in) to Kilometer (km) Conversion Table

Inch (in)Kilometer (km)
0.01 in0 kilometer
0.1 in0.000003 kilometer
1 in0.000025 kilometer
2 in0.000051 kilometer
3 in0.000076 kilometer
4 in0.000102 kilometer
5 in0.000127 kilometer
10 in0.000254 kilometer
20 in0.000508 kilometer
50 in0.00127 kilometer
100 in0.00254 kilometer
1000 in0.0254 kilometer