kilometer per second to centimeter per second
Convert kilometer per second (km/s) to centimeter per second (cm/s). Use an editable speed converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 km/s = 100,000 cm/s
Conversion formula
One kilometer per second equals 100,000 centimeter per second. Multiply your value in kilometer per second by this factor to get centimeter per second. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilometer per second:5 × 100,000 = 500,000 cm/s
Conversion table
| kilometer per second (km/s) | centimeter per second (cm/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1,000 |
| 0.1 | 10,000 |
| 1 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 200,000 |
| 5 | 500,000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000,000 |
About these measurements
Speed is distance traveled per unit of time.
The base reference used here is the meter per second. One kilometer per second is 1,000 base units; one centimeter per second is 0.01 base units.
Important distinctions
Mach is excluded because the speed of sound depends on medium and temperature.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert km/s to cm/s?
Multiply the quantity in km/s by 100,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the centimeter per second to kilometer per second converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
