Convert centimeters to miles
Accurate tool to convert between cm and mi
Length
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Formula
To convert from centimeters to miles, divide the length by 160934.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
miles (mi)
Description
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
History
Originated from the Roman mile (mille passus), which was 1,000 double paces of a Roman soldier.
Symbol Origin
From Latin 'mille', meaning thousand.
Usage Context
Used for long-distance travel and speed limits in the US and UK.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.
Quick Conversion Table
| centimeters (cm) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000062137 |
| 2 | 0.0000124274 |
| 5 | 0.0000310686 |
| 10 | 0.0000621371 |
| 25 | 0.000155343 |
| 50 | 0.000310686 |
| 100 | 0.000621371 |
| 500 | 0.00310686 |
| 1000 | 0.00621371 |
| 2500 | 0.0155343 |
| 5000 | 0.0310686 |
| 10000 | 0.0621371 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert centimeters to miles?
To convert from centimeters to miles, divide the length by 160934.
How many miles in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters is equal to 0.0000062137 miles.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.