Metric Conversion

Metric Conversions

Multiply to convert larger measurement to smaller measurement

Divide to convert smaller measurement to larger measurement

1 Kilometer (km) = 1,000 Meters (M)

KM to M x 1000

M to KM ÷ 1000

1 Meter (M) = 100 Centimeters

M to CM x 100

CM to M ÷ 100

1 Centimeter (CM) = 10 Millimeters

CM to MM x 10

MM to CM ÷ 10

Examples:

4 Kilometers = 4000 meters (Multiply by 1000

8000 meters = 8 Kilometers (Divide by 1000)

3 Meters = 300 Centimeters (Multiply by 100)

500 Centimeters = 5 Meters (Divide by 100)

4 Centimeters = 40 Millimeters (Multiply by 10)

60 Millimeters = 6 Centimeters (Divide by 10)