For measuring larger lengths, the unit used is the kilometre (km), which is equal to
1000 metres (m).
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What unit is used for measuring larger lengths, and how is it related to metres?
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The unit used for measuring larger lengths is the kilometre (km). It is related to metres by the fact that one kilometre is equal to 1000 metres (1 km = 1000 m). This unit is commonly used for measuring distances between geographical locations.