Converting Kilometers to Meters - Worked Sample Problem

The method to convert kilometers to meters is demonstrated in this worked example problem. Kilometer to Meters Conversion Problem Express 42.88 kilometers in meters. Solution 1 kilometer 1000 meters Set up the conversion so the desired unit will be canceled out. In this case, we want meters to be the remaining unit.distance in m (distance in km) x (1000 m/1 km)distance in m (42.88 km) x (1000 m/1 km)distance in m 42,880 m Answer 42.88 kilometers is 42,880 meters