Science, Tech, Math › Science Converting Kilometers to Meters Worked Length Unit Conversion Example Problem Print Jaap2 / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Todd Helmenstine Todd Helmenstine Todd Helmenstine is a science writer and illustrator who has taught physics and math at the college level. He holds bachelor's degrees in both physics and mathematics. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on September 08, 2019 The method to convert kilometers to meters is demonstrated in this worked example problem. Kilometer to Meters Conversion Problem Read More Converting Miles to Kilometers (mi to Km) Example Problem By Todd Helmenstine Express 42.88 kilometers in meters. Solution 1 kilometer = 1000 meters Set up the conversion so the desired unit will be canceled out. In this case, we want meters to be the remaining unit.distance in m = (distance in km) x (1000 m/1 km)distance in m = (42.88 km) x (1000 m/1 km)distance in m = 42,880 m Answer 42.88 kilometers is 42,880 meters Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Todd. "Converting Kilometers to Meters." ThoughtCo, Aug. 28, 2020, thoughtco.com/converting-kilometers-to-meters-608221. Helmenstine, Todd. (2020, August 28). Converting Kilometers to Meters. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/converting-kilometers-to-meters-608221 Helmenstine, Todd. "Converting Kilometers to Meters." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/converting-kilometers-to-meters-608221 (accessed March 29, 2024). copy citation