Square Meter [m2] to Square Kilometer [km2] Converter
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Kilometer
1 m2 = 0.000001 km2
1 km2 = 1000000 m2
Example: convert 10 m2 to km2:
10 m2 = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 km2
Square Meter
Definition: A square meter (m²) 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 (km²) 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
| Units.m2.singular [m2] | Units.km2.singular [km2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m2 | 1e-8 km2 |
| 0.1 m2 | 1.0000000000000001e-7 km2 |
| 1 m2 | 0.000001 km2 |
| 10 m2 | 0.00001 km2 |
| 50 m2 | 0.00005 km2 |
| 100 m2 | 0.0001 km2 |
| 1000 m2 | 0.001 km2 |
| 10000 m2 | 0.01 km2 |