Convert meters to miles

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Meters

The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.

Miles

The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.

Formula

To convert from meters to miles, divide the length by 1609.34.

meters (m)

Description

The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.

History

Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Symbol Origin

From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.

Usage Context

The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.

Main Usage

International use

Did you know?

The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.

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

United States United Kingdom

Did you know?

A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.

Quick Conversion Table

meters (m) miles (mi)
1 0.000621371
2 0.00124274
5 0.00310686
10 0.00621371
25 0.0155343
50 0.0310686
100 0.0621371
500 0.310686
1000 0.621371
2500 1.55343
5000 3.10686
10000 6.21371

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert meters to miles?

To convert from meters to miles, divide the length by 1609.34.

How many miles in 1 meters?

1 meters is equal to 0.000621371 miles.

What is a meters?

The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.

What is a miles?

The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.