Convert centimeter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Kilometer
1 cm = 1e-05 km
Example: convert 15 cm to km:
15 cm = 15 × 1e-05 km = 0.00015 km
Centimeter to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.