Metres to Kilometres (m to km)
1 m = 0.001 km. Multiply metres by 0.001; the box below does it both ways.
kilometres
500 m = 0.5 km · kilometres to metres page
How to convert metres to kilometres
- Take the value in metres.
- Multiply by 0.001 (because 1 m = 0.001 km).
- Example: 500 m × 0.001 = 0.5 km.
- Going back: divide by 0.001, or multiply by 1,000.
Where this comes up
Divide by 1000. Running distances: 5000 m is 5 km, 10,000 m is 10 km, a marathon of 42,195 m is 42.195 km.
| m | km |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 400 | 0.4 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 800 | 0.8 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 1,500 | 1.5 |
| 2,000 | 2 |
| 3,000 | 3 |
| 5,000 | 5 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
| 21,097 | 21.097 |
| 42,195 | 42.195 |
| 1,00,000 | 100 |
Questions people ask
How many kilometres are in 1 metre?
1 m = 0.001 km. To convert, multiply the metre value by 0.001.
What is 2,000 m in km?
2,000 m is 2 km.
How do I convert kilometres back to metres?
Divide by 0.001, or multiply by 1,000: 1 km = 1,000 m.
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Factors are the exact international definitions; last checked 2026-10-10.