Converting measurements can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially when dealing with different units of length. Here, we will focus on converting centimeters to kilometers. Specifically, we will convert 5 centimeters to kilometers.
Understanding the Conversion Factor
The conversion factor between centimeters and kilometers is an important piece of information to understand. One kilometer is equal to 100,000 centimeters. This is because:
- 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters
Therefore, 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters x 100 centimeters/meter = 100,000 centimeters.
Calculation
To convert 5 centimeters to kilometers, you divide the number of centimeters by the conversion factor:
5 centimeters ÷ 100,000 = 0.00005 kilometers
Examples of Similar Lengths
To give you a better understanding of what 5 centimeters (0.00005 kilometers) looks like, here are five examples of objects that are about this length:
- A standard paperclip (approximately 5 centimeters long).
- A typical AA battery (about 5 centimeters in length).
- The width of a standard credit card (around 5 centimeters).
- A small crayon (roughly 5 centimeters long).
- The diameter of a typical compact disc (CD) hole (approximately 5 centimeters).