Convert miles to km
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi] to kilometer [km].
Mile (mi)
A mile (mi) is a unit of length or distance used primarily in the imperial system. It is used in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. One mile is defined as 1,609.34 meters or approximately 1.609 kilometers.
Conversion Mile to Other Units:
- 1 mile = 1,609.34 meters
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 km = 0.621371 miles
Where is the Mile Used?
Miles are used in countries like the United States, the UK, and some others that use the imperial system. It is common for measuring distances on highways, by foot for long-distance running (e.g., marathons), or even in nautical miles for maritime or air navigation.
Historical Origin of Mile:
The mile originated from the Roman unit of measurement, the "mille passus," meaning "thousand paces." It was standardized to 5,000 Roman feet, which was about 1,480 meters. Over time, the mile has undergone slight variations, but the modern mile used today in the United States and the UK is defined as 1,609.34 meters.
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer (km) is a unit of length or distance in the metric system. It is used worldwide as part of the International System of Units (SI). One kilometer is equivalent to 1,000 meters (m).
Conversion Kilometer to Other Units:
- 1 km = 1,000 meters
- 1 km = 0.621371 miles
- 1 mile = 1.60934 km
Where is Kilometer Used?
Kilometers are used in most countries to measure distances in road networks (e.g., between cities or towns), geographical distances, and travel. It is also used in sports like running, cycling, and race events.
Historical Origin of the Kilometer:
The kilometer was first introduced in 1795 in France as part of the metric system, which was created to standardize measurements in the country. It was based on the idea that the meter was the length of the Earth's meridian. The prefix “kilo” comes from the Greek word "khilioi," meaning "thousand," indicating that a kilometer is 1,000 meters.
Mile to Kilometer Conversion Table
| Mile [mi] | Kilometer [km] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mi | 0.01609344 km |
| 0.1 mi | 0.1609344 km |
| 1 mi | 1.609344 km |
| 2 mi | 3.218688 km |
| 3 mi | 4.828032 km |
| 4 mi | 6.437376 km |
| 5 mi | 8.04672 km |
| 6 mi | 9.656064 km |
| 7 mi | 11.265408 km |
| 8 mi | 12.874752 km |
| 9 mi | 14.484096 km |
| 10 mi | 16.09344 km |
| 20 mi | 32.18688 km |
| 50 mi | 80.4672 km |
| 100 mi | 160.9344 km |
| 1000 mi | 1609.344 km |
How to Convert Mile to Kilometer
1 mi = 1.609344 km
1 km = 0.6213711922 mi
Example: convert 15 mi to km:
15 mi = 15 × 1.609344 km = 24.14016 km