1 millimeter equals 1.0000 × 10^−6 kilometers. To convert millimeters to kilometers, multiply the millimeter value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. For quick reference: 1 mm = 1.0000 × 10^−6 km, 5 mm = 5.0000 × 10^−6 km, 10 mm = 1.0000 × 10^−5 km, 100 mm = 0.0001 km.
FormulaKilometers = Millimeters × 1.0000 × 10^−6
Quick
How to convert millimeters to kilometers
1
Take your value
Start with your value in millimeters.
2
Multiply by 1.0000 × 10^−6
Multiply the millimeter value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. This is the exact conversion factor from millimeters to kilometers.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in kilometers. For example, 5 mm × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = 5.0000 × 10^−6 km.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from millimeters to kilometers is 1.0000 × 10^−6.
Kilometers = Millimeters × 1.0000 × 10^−6
Millimeters to Kilometers conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from millimeters to kilometers
Millimeters (mm)
Kilometers (km)
0.1 mm
1.0000 × 10^−7 km
0.25 mm
2.5000 × 10^−7 km
0.5 mm
5.0000 × 10^−7 km
1 mm
1.0000 × 10^−6 km
2 mm
2.0000 × 10^−6 km
3 mm
3.0000 × 10^−6 km
4 mm
4.0000 × 10^−6 km
5 mm
5.0000 × 10^−6 km
6 mm
6.0000 × 10^−6 km
7 mm
7.0000 × 10^−6 km
8 mm
8.0000 × 10^−6 km
9 mm
9.0000 × 10^−6 km
10 mm
1.0000 × 10^−5 km
11 mm
1.1000 × 10^−5 km
12 mm
1.2000 × 10^−5 km
13 mm
1.3000 × 10^−5 km
14 mm
1.4000 × 10^−5 km
15 mm
1.5000 × 10^−5 km
16 mm
1.6000 × 10^−5 km
18 mm
1.8000 × 10^−5 km
20 mm
2.0000 × 10^−5 km
22 mm
2.2000 × 10^−5 km
24 mm
2.4000 × 10^−5 km
25 mm
2.5000 × 10^−5 km
28 mm
2.8000 × 10^−5 km
30 mm
3.0000 × 10^−5 km
32 mm
3.2000 × 10^−5 km
36 mm
3.6000 × 10^−5 km
40 mm
4.0000 × 10^−5 km
45 mm
4.5000 × 10^−5 km
48 mm
4.8000 × 10^−5 km
50 mm
5.0000 × 10^−5 km
60 mm
6.0000 × 10^−5 km
70 mm
7.0000 × 10^−5 km
75 mm
7.5000 × 10^−5 km
80 mm
8.0000 × 10^−5 km
90 mm
9.0000 × 10^−5 km
100 mm
0.0001 km
125 mm
0.000125 km
150 mm
0.00015 km
200 mm
0.0002 km
250 mm
0.00025 km
300 mm
0.0003 km
400 mm
0.0004 km
500 mm
0.0005 km
600 mm
0.0006 km
750 mm
0.00075 km
800 mm
0.0008 km
900 mm
0.0009 km
1000 mm
0.001 km
Real-world reference
A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick. Standard A4 paper is 0.1 mm thick. A pencil lead is around 2 mm in diameter.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in 1 millimeter?
1 millimeter equals 1.0000 × 10^−6 kilometers.
How do I convert millimeters to kilometers?
Multiply the millimeter value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. So x mm × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = the equivalent in km.
What is 5 millimeters in kilometers?
5 millimeters equals 5.0000 × 10^−6 kilometers.
What is 10 millimeters in kilometers?
10 millimeters equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 kilometers.
What is 100 millimeters in kilometers?
100 millimeters equals 0.0001 kilometers.
How do I convert back from kilometers to millimeters?
Multiply the kilometer value by 1000000. For example, 1 km = 1000000 mm.
Is the millimeter bigger than the kilometer?
No. 1 millimeter is smaller than 1 kilometer. It takes 1000000 millimeters to equal 1 kilometer.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 1.0000 × 10^−6 is derived directly from the SI definitions of millimeter and kilometer.
About the millimeter and the kilometer
The millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is the working unit of engineering drawings, precision manufacturing, electronics, and most consumer-goods specifications outside the United States. A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick; the diameter of a pencil lead is around 2 mm.
The kilometer
The kilometer (km) equals exactly 1,000 meters. It is the standard unit for road distances in almost every country except the United States and the United Kingdom. A 5K running race is 5 kilometers; a marathon is 42.195 km.