Millimeter [mm] to Kilometer [km] Converter
How to Convert Millimeter to Kilometer
1 mm = 0.000001 km
1 km = 1000000 mm
Example: convert 10 mm to km:
10 mm = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 km
Millimeter
Definition: A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The millimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. The prefix 'milli-' denotes one thousandth.
Current use: Millimeters are widely used in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and science for precise measurements. They are commonly used in technical drawings, specifications, and for measuring small objects or distances.
Kilometer
Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters. It is a decimal multiple of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The kilometer is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'kilo-' denotes one thousand.
Current use: Kilometers are commonly used for measuring longer distances, such as the distance between cities, the length of a road, or the distance covered in a race. They are the standard unit of distance in many countries.
Millimeter to Kilometer Conversion Table
| Units.mm.singular [mm] | Units.km.singular [km] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 1e-8 km |
| 0.1 mm | 1.0000000000000001e-7 km |
| 1 mm | 0.000001 km |
| 10 mm | 0.00001 km |
| 50 mm | 0.00005 km |
| 100 mm | 0.0001 km |
| 1000 mm | 0.001 km |
| 10000 mm | 0.01 km |