Square Kilometers to Square Meters Converter
1 km² = 1,000,000 m²
How to Convert Square Kilometers to Square Meters
To convert from square kilometers (km²) to square meters (m²), multiply the area value by 1,000,000:
m² = km² × 1,000,000
Quick Facts
- 1 square kilometer = 1,000,000 square meters
- 1 km² is equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 kilometer
- The conversion is based on the metric system where kilo- represents 1000
Common Applications
- Geographic area measurements
- Land surveying and mapping
- Urban planning and development
- Environmental studies