Convert Miles to Kilometers
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Converting Miles to Kilometers
Converting miles to kilometers is essential for international travel, understanding weather forecasts, and translating distances between countries that use different measurement systems.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between miles and kilometers is: 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers. To convert a distance in miles to kilometers, multiply the mile value by 1.60934.
Common Conversion Values
| Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.60934 |
| 5 | 8.04672 |
| 10 | 16.0934 |
| 26.2 | 42.165 |
| 100 | 160.934 |
Unit Definitions
Miles
The mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. It is commonly used for measuring longer distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Kilometers
The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used for measuring distances between geographical places on land.
Historical Context
The mile has ancient Roman origins (from 'mille passus' meaning 'thousand paces') and has varied in definition throughout history before being standardized. The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.