Convert meters to kilometers instantly. You can also swap units.
kilometers = meters รท 1000
Equivalent: kilometers = meters ร 0.001
A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is commonly used worldwide to measure distance, height, and length.
A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. It is widely used for measuring long distances such as roads, travel routes, and geography.
Example: 2500 m รท 1000 = 2.5 km
Includes values from 1โ25 and commonly converted distances.
| Meters (m) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 1500 | 1.5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 5000 | 5 |
500 meters = 0.5 kilometers
1500 meters = 1.5 kilometers
1000 meters equals exactly 1 kilometer.
Because 1 kilometer is defined as 1000 meters.
Meters are more precise for short distances; kilometers are better for long distances.
Meters and kilometers are both metric units of length, but they represent very different distance scales. Meters are used for short distances, while kilometers are used for long distances such as travel, roads, and geography.
1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
This means a kilometer is made up of one thousand meters.
This visual guide helps you quickly understand how meters scale up into kilometers using familiar walking distances and real-world landmarks.
Download a CSV containing conversions from 1 to 300 meters.