Convert Kilometers to Meters
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to meter [m], or vice versa.
Kilometer
Definition: A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as 1,000 meters.
History/origin: The kilometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "kilo" indicates a factor of one thousand (10³).
Current use: The kilometer is used in most parts of the world for measuring geographical distances, such as the length of roads and distances between cities. It is a standard unit of length in many countries that use the metric system.
Meter
Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is currently defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History/origin: The meter was originally defined in 1799 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. Over time, with advancements in science, the definition has been refined for increased precision. The current definition, based on the speed of light, was adopted in 1983.
Current use: The meter is used worldwide in nearly all fields of science, engineering, and daily life. It is the standard unit of length in most of the world.