Centimeter to kilometer converter (cm to km)

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 1.0E-5 km

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm = (0.01 m) / (1000 m/km) = 1.0E-5 km
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm by 1.0E-5 to get the equivalent in km

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm to km:

5 cm × 1.0E-5 = 5.0E-5 km