Converting 0.1 km to cm
This article will guide you through the process of converting 0.1 kilometers (km) to centimeters (cm).
Understanding the Conversion
Before we begin, it's crucial to understand the relationship between kilometers and centimeters.
- Kilometer (km): A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1000 meters.
- Centimeter (cm): A centimeter is also a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 meters).
Therefore, to convert from kilometers to centimeters, we need to:
- Convert kilometers to meters: Multiply the value in kilometers by 1000.
- Convert meters to centimeters: Multiply the value in meters by 100.
Calculation
Following the steps above:
- Kilometers to meters: 0.1 km * 1000 = 100 meters
- Meters to centimeters: 100 meters * 100 = 10,000 cm
Result
Therefore, 0.1 kilometers is equal to 10,000 centimeters.
