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Kilometer
The kilometer (km) is a unit of length or distance in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used around the world to measure geographical distances, travel distances, and the lengths of roads or tracks.
The kilometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "kilometer" comes from the Greek prefix "kilo-", meaning thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The kilometer was introduced in the 18th century during the development of the metric system in France, which aimed to standardize measurements across different fields. Since then, the kilometer has been widely adopted globally for everyday use, particularly in countries that utilize the metric system for length measurement.
Inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot, or approximately 2.54 centimeters. The inch is commonly used for measuring small lengths, such as the dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.
The inch has ancient origins and was originally based on the width of a human thumb or the length of a typical barleycorn (a small grain). The term "inch" comes from the Latin word "uncia", meaning "one-twelfth," referencing its relationship to the foot, which was divided into 12 inches in the Roman system. The definition of the inch evolved over time, with various regions and cultures using different standards. In England, the inch was standardized during the 14th century as 1/12 of a foot, and this definition was adopted in other countries using the imperial system. Today, the inch is precisely defined as 2.54 centimeters, in line with the metric system.
Convert Kilometer to other length-converter units
1 Kilometer = 1 Kilometer
1 Kilometer = 1000 Meter
1 Kilometer = 100000 Centimeter
1 Kilometer = 1000000 Millimeter
1 Kilometer = 1000000000 Micrometer
1 Kilometer = 1000000000000 Nanometer
1 Kilometer = 0.6213688756 Mile
1 Kilometer = 1093.6132983 Yard
1 Kilometer = 3280.839895 Feet
1 Kilometer = 39370.07874 Inch
1 Kilometer = 1.057008707e-13 Light year
1 Kilometer = 1000000000 Micron
1 Kilometer = 0.5399568035 Nautical Mile