Convert millimeters to miles

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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

International use

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

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

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.