Square Meters to Square Kilometers Converter
Convert square meters to square kilometers with precision for large area measurements
Square Meters to Square Kilometers
Convert square meters (m²) to square kilometers (km²) instantly
Conversion Result
Enter an area in square meters and click "Convert to km²" to see the result
What is m² to km²?
Converting square meters to square kilometers helps express large areas in more manageable units. One square kilometer equals one million square meters.
Why Convert m² to km²?
Essential for geography, urban planning, environmental studies, real estate development, and expressing large land areas in a more comprehensible format.
When Do You Need It?
When measuring cities, countries, forests, lakes, agricultural land, or any large geographical areas where square kilometers provide better perspective.
Common Square Meters to Square Kilometers Conversions
| Square Meters (m²) | Square Kilometers (km²) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 m² | 0.01 km² | 1 hectare |
| 100,000 m² | 0.1 km² | 10 hectares |
| 500,000 m² | 0.5 km² | 50 hectares |
| 1,000,000 m² | 1.0 km² | 100 hectares |
| 5,000,000 m² | 5.0 km² | 500 hectares |
| 10,000,000 m² | 10.0 km² | 1,000 hectares |
Area Conversion Facts
Conversion Formula
- • km² = m² ÷ 1,000,000
- • m² = km² × 1,000,000
- • 1 km² = 1,000,000 m²
- • 1 km² = 100 hectares
Real-World Examples
- • Central Park (NYC): ~3.41 km²
- • Monaco: ~2.02 km²
- • Vatican City: ~0.44 km²
- • Manhattan: ~59.1 km²