Picometer to kilometer converter (pm to km)

Conversion Formula

1 pm = 1.0E-15 km

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 pm = 1.0E-12 meters
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pm = (1.0E-12 m) / (1000 m/km) = 1.0E-15 km
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pm by 1.0E-15 to get the equivalent in km

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pm to km:

5 pm × 1.0E-15 = 5.0E-15 km