Kilometers to Meters Converter
Convert kilometers to meters instantly. One kilometer equals exactly 1,000 meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert kilometers to meters
Worked example: convert 35 kilometers to meters. Using meters ← kilometers × 1,000, we get 35 × 1,000 = 35,000 m. To check the result, convert back: 35,000 m ÷ 1,000 = 35 km.
Kilometers to meters chart
| Kilometers (km) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 1,000 m |
| 2 km | 2,000 m |
| 3 km | 3,000 m |
| 4 km | 4,000 m |
| 5 km | 5,000 m |
| 6 km | 6,000 m |
| 8 km | 8,000 m |
| 10 km | 10,000 m |
| 12 km | 12,000 m |
| 15 km | 15,000 m |
| 20 km | 20,000 m |
| 25 km | 25,000 m |
| 30 km | 30,000 m |
| 40 km | 40,000 m |
| 50 km | 50,000 m |
| 75 km | 75,000 m |
| 100 km | 100,000 m |
| 150 km | 150,000 m |
| 200 km | 200,000 m |
| 250 km | 250,000 m |
| 500 km | 500,000 m |
| 1,000 km | 1,000,000 m |
Meters to kilometers (reverse)
| Meters (m) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.001 km |
| 2 m | 0.002 km |
| 5 m | 0.005 km |
| 10 m | 0.01 km |
| 20 m | 0.02 km |
| 50 m | 0.05 km |
| 100 m | 0.1 km |
| 250 m | 0.25 km |
| 500 m | 0.5 km |
| 1,000 m | 1 km |
About the kilometer and the meter
A kilometer (kilometre) is 1,000 meters and the standard road-distance unit in most countries. A brisk walker covers about 5 km in an hour, and popular race distances are 5 km, 10 km, the half marathon (21.0975 km) and the marathon (42.195 km).
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is used for room sizes, running tracks, swimming pools and building heights almost everywhere outside the US.
One kilometer equals 1,000 meters, which makes the kilometer the longer unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in kilometers and meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In kilometers | In meters |
|---|---|---|
| A double-decker bus length | 0.011 km | 11 m |
| An Olympic swimming pool | 0.05 km | 50 m |
| A soccer pitch length | 0.105 km | 105 m |
| The Burj Khalifa | 0.828 km | 828 m |
| Mount Everest's height | 8.8489 km | 8,848.9 m |
| A 10K road race | 10 km | 10,000 m |
Kilometers to meters FAQ
How many meters are in one kilometer?
One kilometer equals exactly 1,000 meters. In the other direction, one meter equals 0.001 kilometers.
How do I convert kilometers to meters without a calculator?
convert 35 kilometers to meters. Using meters ← kilometers × 1,000, we get 35 × 1,000 = 35,000 m. To check the result, convert back: 35,000 m ÷ 1,000 = 35 km. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 1,000. Then 35 km is about 35,000 m, compared with the exact 35,000 m (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is the Burj Khalifa in meters?
The Burj Khalifa is about 0.828 kilometers, which is 828 meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the kilometers and meters the same in every country?
The kilometer is exactly 1,000 m. The meter is defined from the speed of light, so it is identical worldwide.