Convert mile to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to mile.
1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km. To convert mile to kilometer, multiply the value by 1.609344; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km
- 1 km = 0.621371192237 mi, mi(Int)
- 10 mi, mi(Int) = 16.09344 km
- 100 mi, mi(Int) = 160.9344 km
How to Convert Mile to Kilometer
1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to km:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 1.609344 km = 24.14016 km
Mile to Kilometer Conversion Table
| mile | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 mi, mi(Int) | 1.609344 km |
| 2 mi, mi(Int) | 3.218688 km |
| 3 mi, mi(Int) | 4.828032 km |
| 5 mi, mi(Int) | 8.04672 km |
| 10 mi, mi(Int) | 16.09344 km |
| 20 mi, mi(Int) | 32.18688 km |
| 50 mi, mi(Int) | 80.4672 km |
| 100 mi, mi(Int) | 160.9344 km |
| 500 mi, mi(Int) | 804.672 km |
| 1000 mi, mi(Int) | 1609.344 km |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mile in kilometer?
1 mile (mi, mi(Int)) = 1.609344 kilometer (km).
How do you convert mile to kilometer?
Multiply the mile value by 1.609344. For example, 25 mi, mi(Int) × 1.609344 = 40.2336 km.
What is 10 mile in kilometer?
10 mi, mi(Int) = 16.09344 km.
Which unit is larger, the mile or the kilometer?
The mile is the larger unit: 1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.609344 km.