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km to meters

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1 km equals 1000 meters. To convert km to meters, multiply the number of km by 1000.

How to convert km to meters?

km to meters conversion can be done using multiplication or division.

First, let’s convert 1 km to meters using multiplication method:

We know that there are 1000 meters in a km.

meters = number of km × 1000

thus, 1 km = (1 × 1000) meters

∴ 1 km = 1000 meters

Next, let’s convert 1 km to meters by using the division method:

There are 0.001 km in a meter. To use division method of conversion, we will use following formula:

meters = number of km ÷ 0.001

thus, 1 km = (1 ÷ 0.001) meters

∴ 1 km = 1000 meters

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters are there in 1 km?

There are 1000 meters in 1 km.