Convert Inches to Kilometers

Provide values below to convert Inch [in] to Kilometer [km] quickly and accurately.

Inch

An inch (in) is an imperial unit of length, approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters. It is a versatile unit commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The inch originated from the Roman uncia, a twelfth of a foot. It evolved through medieval Europe and was later standardized to 2.54 cm under international agreement.

Inches are commonly used for screen sizes, furniture dimensions, household items, and in construction where the imperial system prevails.

Kilometer

A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length, equal to 1,000 meters. It is well-suited for measuring long distances, particularly in travel and geography.

The kilometer, like other metric units, was adopted to simplify and standardize large-distance measurements. The prefix 'kilo-' signifies a thousandfold increase from the base unit, the meter.

Kilometers are predominantly used for road distances, mapping, running events, and any scenario requiring large-scale distance measurement.

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