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