What is metre?

The metre is the SI base unit of length. It is used globally in science, engineering, geography, and everyday measurement as the standard reference for distance.

What is kilometre?

A kilometre is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 metres. It is the standard unit for road distances, route planning, and geographic measurements in most countries.

Worked examples

1 metre = 0.001 kilometre

1 kilometre = 1,000 metre