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Convert meters to kilometers and back, with the same distance in miles and feet, and charts of running and everyday distances.
Meters (m) to Kilometers (km)
1 km = 1,000 m, so divide meters by 1,000 or multiply kilometers by 1,000.
Enter a valid number of meters above to view the conversion.
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Meters to Kilometers: the Formula
The metric prefix kilo means one thousand, so a kilometer is exactly 1,000 meters. Converting between them only moves the decimal point three places.
km = m ÷ 1,000 (2,500 m = 2.5 km)
m = km × 1,000 (0.75 km = 750 m)
miles = m ÷ 1,609.344
The meter itself is defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Meters to km Chart
| Meters | Kilometers | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.001 km | 0.001 mi | 3.3 ft |
| 10 m | 0.01 km | 0.006 mi | 32.8 ft |
| 50 m | 0.05 km | 0.031 mi | 164 ft |
| 100 m | 0.1 km | 0.062 mi | 328.1 ft |
| 250 m | 0.25 km | 0.155 mi | 820.2 ft |
| 500 m | 0.5 km | 0.311 mi | 1,640.4 ft |
| 750 m | 0.75 km | 0.466 mi | 2,460.6 ft |
| 1,000 m | 1 km | 0.621 mi | 3,280.8 ft |
| 1,500 m | 1.5 km | 0.932 mi | 4,921.3 ft |
| 2,000 m | 2 km | 1.243 mi | 6,561.7 ft |
| 5,000 m | 5 km | 3.107 mi | 16,404.2 ft |
| 10,000 m | 10 km | 6.214 mi | 32,808.4 ft |
Running and Race Distances
| Distance | Meters | Kilometers | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m sprint | 100 | 0.1 | 0.062 |
| 400 m (one track lap) | 400 | 0.4 | 0.249 |
| 1 mile | 1,609.344 | 1.6093 | 1 |
| 5K | 5,000 | 5 | 3.107 |
| 10K | 10,000 | 10 | 6.214 |
| Half marathon | 21,097.5 | 21.0975 | 13.109 |
| Marathon | 42,195 | 42.195 | 26.219 |
The marathon distance of 42.195 km dates from the 1908 London Olympics and became the official standard in 1921.
How to Convert Meters to Kilometers
- 1Enter meters: Type a distance in meters; the kilometers appear as you type, together with the same distance in miles and feet.
- 2Set the precision: Use the precision slider to choose how many decimal places to show, from whole numbers to six decimals.
- 3Swap to km → m: Click Swap to convert kilometers into meters instead.
- 4Copy or save: Copy the result as text or save it to the history on this device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert meters to kilometers?
Divide by 1,000, because the prefix kilo means a thousand: 2,500 m ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 km. Moving the decimal point three places to the left does the same thing.
How do I convert kilometers to meters?
Multiply by 1,000: 2.5 km × 1,000 = 2,500 m. Click Swap in the converter to work in that direction.
How many miles is a kilometer?
One kilometer is about 0.621 miles, and one mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters (1.609 km). So 5 km is 3.107 miles and 10 km is 6.214 miles.
How far is a 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon?
A 5K is 5,000 m (3.1 miles) and a 10K is 10,000 m (6.2 miles). A half marathon is 21,097.5 m (21.1 km or 13.1 miles), and a marathon is 42,195 m (42.195 km or 26.2 miles).
How long does it take to walk a kilometer?
About 12 minutes at an average walking pace of 5 km/h (3.1 mph), and roughly 1,300 to 1,500 steps depending on stride length. Running a kilometer takes most recreational runners 5 to 7 minutes.
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is 3.2808 feet, since a foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m. That makes a kilometer 3,280.8 feet.
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