One mile is equal to approximately 1.60934 kilometers.
Conversion Details
- The exact conversion factor is 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers.
- To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.60934.
- This conversion is widely used since miles are primarily used in the United States and the UK, while kilometers are the standard unit in most metric system countries.
Practical Examples
- 5 miles = 8.0467 kilometers
- 10 miles = 16.0934 kilometers
Formula
Kilometers=Miles×1.60934\text{Kilometers}=\text{Miles}\times 1.60934Kilometers=Miles×1.60934
This conversion is essential when converting distances for travel, sports, or various scientific and practical applications.
