Convert Square Kilometer to Square Meter
Type the number of square kilometers that you wish to convert to square meters.
How to Convert Square Kilometers to Square Meters
The square kilometer and square meter are both units of area. By definition, 1 square kilometer equals exactly 1000000 square meters. This means to convert square kilometers to square meters, you multiply by 1000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 km² to square meters:
We need to convert square kilometers to square meters
Since 1 km² = 1000000 m², multiply by 1000000
5 × 1000000 = 5000000
5 km² = 5000000 m²
Square Kilometer to Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common square kilometer to square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Square Kilometers (km²) | Square Meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 km² | 100000 m² |
| 0.5 km² | 500000 m² |
| 1 km² | 1000000 m² |
| 2 km² | 2000000 m² |
| 5 km² | 5000000 m² |
| 10 km² | 10000000 m² |
| 25 km² | 25000000 m² |
| 50 km² | 50000000 m² |
| 100 km² | 100000000 m² |
About These Units
Square Kilometer (km²)
A square kilometer (km²) equals 1,000,000 square meters, 100 hectares, or approximately 247.1 acres. Square kilometers measure country sizes, city areas, and large geographic regions. New York City covers about 783 km². One square mile equals 2.59 km².
Square Meter (m²)
A square meter (m² or sq m) is the SI unit of area equal to 10.764 square feet or 1,550 square inches. Square meters measure floor space, apartments, houses, and land plots worldwide. A parking space is about 12-15 m². Room sizes are commonly listed in square meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square kilometers to square meters?
To convert square kilometers to square meters, multiply the value by 1000000. For example, 10 km² = 10000000 m².
How many square meters are in 1 square kilometer?
1 square kilometer equals 1000000 square meters.
What is the formula for square kilometers to square meters?
The formula is: m² = km² × 1000000.