Convert Kilometer (km) to Inch (in)

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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 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.

Kilometer (km) to Inch (in) Conversion Table

Kilometer (km)Inch (in)
0.01 kilometer393.700787 in
0.1 kilometer3,937.007874 in
1 kilometer39,370.07874 in
2 kilometer78,740.15748 in
3 kilometer118,110.23622 in
4 kilometer157,480.314961 in
5 kilometer196,850.393701 in
10 kilometer393,700.787402 in
20 kilometer787,401.574803 in
50 kilometer1,968,503.937008 in
100 kilometer3,937,007.874016 in
1000 kilometer39,370,078.740157 in