Convert miles to meters
Accurate tool to convert between mi and m
Length
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from miles to meters, multiply the length by 1609.34.
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.
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
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
Quick Conversion Table
| miles (mi) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1609.34 |
| 2 | 3218.69 |
| 5 | 8046.72 |
| 10 | 16093.4 |
| 25 | 40233.6 |
| 50 | 80467.2 |
| 100 | 160934 |
| 500 | 804672 |
| 1000 | 1,609,340 |
| 2500 | 4,023,360 |
| 5000 | 8,046,720 |
| 10000 | 16,093,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert miles to meters?
To convert from miles to meters, multiply the length by 1609.34.
How many meters in 1 miles?
1 miles is equal to 1609.34 meters.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.