Convert millimeters to miles
Accurate tool to convert between mm and mi
Length
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Formula
To convert from millimeters to miles, divide the length by 1,609,340.
millimeters (mm)
Description
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History
Defined in 1795 as part of the metric system numbering, based on one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Symbol Origin
Derived from 'milli' (thousandth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and for measuring small objects like rain, screws, or paper thickness.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
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
| millimeters (mm) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000006214 |
| 2 | 0.0000012427 |
| 5 | 0.0000031069 |
| 10 | 0.0000062137 |
| 25 | 0.0000155343 |
| 50 | 0.0000310686 |
| 100 | 0.0000621371 |
| 500 | 0.000310686 |
| 1000 | 0.000621371 |
| 2500 | 0.00155343 |
| 5000 | 0.00310686 |
| 10000 | 0.00621371 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert millimeters to miles?
To convert from millimeters to miles, divide the length by 1,609,340.
How many miles in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters is equal to 0.0000006214 miles.
What is a millimeters?
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.