Inches to Length Converter
Inch to Kilometer Conversion
1 Inch = 2.54e-5 Kilometer
Convert between Inch and Kilometer with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Inch (in)
A unit of length in the Imperial and US Customary systems.
System: Imperial
Kilometer (km)
A metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
System: SI
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Meter as the base unit. We'll first convert Inch to Meter, then convert from Meter to Kilometer.
Step 1: Convert from Inch to Meter
1 × 0.0254 = 0.0254
Result: 0.0254 Meter
Step 2: Convert from Meter to Kilometer
0.0254 × 0.001 = 2.54e-5
Result: 2.54e-5 Kilometer
Direct Conversion Factor
1 ÷ 39,370.08 = 2.54e-5
Direct conversion: 1 Inch = 2.54e-5 Kilometer
Inch (in)
System: Imperial
Definition:1 Inch = 1/12 foot = 2.54 centimeters = 0.0254 meters (exact by definition).
Origin: Historically based on the width of a thumb, standardized relative to the foot and meter.
Common Usage: Widely used in the US and UK for smaller measurements, such as dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.