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Convert Mile To Kilometer

Conversion Results

Mile Kilometer
0.01 0.016
0.1 0.161
1 1.609
2 3.219
3 4.828
5 8.047
10 16.093
20 32.187
50 80.467
100 160.934
1000 1609.344

How to Convert Mile to Kilometer

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Mile
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Mile = 1.609 Kilometer
  3. Calculate: 10 × 1.609 → 16.093 Kilometer

Unit Information

Mile (mi)

Definition

A mile (symbol: mi or m) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is currently defined as 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1,609.344 meters.

Current Use

The mile is a linear measurement of length equal to exactly 1,609.344 meters. Most countries in the world use the metric system and use kilometers, but the United Kingdom and United States still use miles for road distances.

Kilometer (km)

Definition

A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One kilometer is equivalent to 1,000 meters.

Current Use

Kilometers are used to measure road distances, geographic distances, and other measurements where meters would be too small. Most countries use kilometers for road signs and odometers.

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