convert Millimeter to kilometer

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 1.0E-6 km

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (1000 m/km) = 1.0E-6 km
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 1.0E-6 to get the equivalent in km

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to km:

5 mm × 1.0E-6 = 5.0E-6 km