Kilometers

A kilometer is a unit of distance used to measure how far something is, primarily in most countries outside the United States. It equals 1,000 meters, roughly 0.62 miles. Think of it as a way to quantify length or travel distance—for example, the distance between two cities or along a race track. Understanding kilometers helps gauge travel times and distances, especially when navigating maps or directions. It provides a standard measure that is part of the metric system, which is used globally for scientific, industrial, and everyday measurements.