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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.
What is Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, adding the prefix 'centi' which means one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for measuring small objects, height of people, and dimensions in everyday life where the meter is too large.
Kilometer (km) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion Table
| Kilometer (km) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kilometer | 1000 centimeter |
| 0.1 kilometer | 10000 centimeter |
| 1 kilometer | 100000 centimeter |
| 2 kilometer | 200000 centimeter |
| 3 kilometer | 300000 centimeter |
| 4 kilometer | 400000 centimeter |
| 5 kilometer | 500000 centimeter |
| 10 kilometer | 1000000 centimeter |
| 20 kilometer | 2000000 centimeter |
| 50 kilometer | 5000000 centimeter |
| 100 kilometer | 10000000 centimeter |
| 1000 kilometer | 100000000 centimeter |
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