Use the conversion factor that 1 kilometer is equal to 1 000 meters.
3km=1 000m
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We want to determine how many meters are in 3 kilometers.
3km&= m
Converting between kilometers (km) and meters (m) will involve using a conversion factor.
1 000m/1km
Multiplying 3 kilometers by this conversion factor will convert it to meters.
We found that 3 kilometers is equal to 3 000 meters.
3km&= 3 000m
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Common Conversion Factors
The following tool can be used to help you explore some of the most commonly used conversion factors. Conversions can be made both within or between the Metric System and the Imperial System — which is also known as the U.S. Customary System. Conversions can also be made for different measurement types: length, mass, temperature, time, area, or volume.
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