Square Meter [m2] to Square Kilometer [km2] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Square Meter (m2) = 1.0000e-6 Square Kilometer (km2)
1 Square Kilometer (km2) = 1000000 Square Meter (m2)
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Kilometer
1 m2 = 0.000001 km2
1 km2 = 1000000 m2
To convert Square Meter to Square Kilometer, divide the value by 1000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-6). To convert Square Kilometer back to Square Meter, multiply by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 m2 to km2:
10 m2 = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 km2
Square Meter
Definition: A square meter (mΒ²) is the SI derived unit of area, equivalent to the area of a square whose sides are one meter long.
History/origin: The square meter is derived from the meter, which was originally defined in the late 18th century as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian.
Current use: Square meters are widely used for measuring the area of rooms, buildings, land, and other surfaces. It's a standard unit in real estate, construction, and many other fields.
Square Kilometer
Definition: A square kilometer (kmΒ²) is a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 kilometer on each side. It is a multiple of the square meter, the SI unit of area.
History/origin: The square kilometer is derived from the kilometer, which is part of the metric system established in France in the late 18th century. The metric system was designed to be a standardized and coherent system of measurement based on decimal multiples.
Current use: Square kilometers are used to measure large areas, such as the size of cities, countries, lakes, and other geographical features. It's a common unit in geography, cartography, and environmental studies.
Square Meter to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
| Square Meter [m2] | Square Kilometer [km2] |
|---|---|
| 1 m2 | 0.000001 km2 |
| 2 m2 | 0.000002 km2 |
| 5 m2 | 0.000005 km2 |
| 10 m2 | 0.00001 km2 |
| 20 m2 | 0.00002 km2 |
| 50 m2 | 0.00005 km2 |
| 100 m2 | 0.0001 km2 |
| 200 m2 | 0.0002 km2 |
| 500 m2 | 0.0005 km2 |
| 1000 m2 | 0.001 km2 |
Common pairs of Area
Square Millimeter
Centimeter
Square Meter
Hectare
Square Kilometer
Square Inch
Square Yard
Square Foot
Acre