Convert kilometer to mile
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to kilometer.
1 km = 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int). To convert kilometer to mile, multiply the value by 0.621371192237; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int)
- 1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km
- 10 km = 6.21371192237 mi, mi(Int)
- 100 km = 62.1371192237 mi, mi(Int)
How to Convert Kilometer to Mile
1 km = 0.621371192237334 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 km to mi, mi(Int):
15 km = 15 × 0.621371192237334 mi, mi(Int) = 9.32056788356001 mi, mi(Int)
Kilometer to Mile Conversion Table
| kilometer | mile |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int) |
| 2 km | 1.24274238447 mi, mi(Int) |
| 3 km | 1.86411357671 mi, mi(Int) |
| 5 km | 3.10685596119 mi, mi(Int) |
| 10 km | 6.21371192237 mi, mi(Int) |
| 20 km | 12.4274238447 mi, mi(Int) |
| 50 km | 31.0685596119 mi, mi(Int) |
| 100 km | 62.1371192237 mi, mi(Int) |
| 500 km | 310.685596119 mi, mi(Int) |
| 1000 km | 621.371192237 mi, mi(Int) |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in mile?
1 kilometer (km) = 0.621371192237 mile (mi, mi(Int)).
How do you convert kilometer to mile?
Multiply the kilometer value by 0.621371192237. For example, 25 km × 0.621371192237 = 15.5342798059 mi, mi(Int).
What is 10 kilometer in mile?
10 km = 6.21371192237 mi, mi(Int).
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the mile?
The mile is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int).