1.5 Miles to Kilometers

(1.5 miles to km Conversion)

How to Convert 1.5 Miles to Kilometers
Convert Miles to Kilometers

Miles (mi) to Kilometers (km)

Definition of Miles (mi)

A mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards. It is primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring distances in various contexts, such as travel and geography.

Definition of Kilometers (km)

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used worldwide for measuring longer distances, especially in road signs and scientific contexts.

Step-by-Step Conversion Guide

  1. Identify the number of miles you wish to convert.
  2. Multiply the mile value by 1.60934 to convert it to kilometers.
  3. The result will give you the equivalent distance in kilometers.

Example Conversion

For example, to convert 1 mile to kilometers, calculate: 1 mi × 1.60934 = 1.60934 km.

Miles (mi) Kilometers (km)
1 mi 1.60934 km
10 mi 16.0934 km
100 mi 160.934 km
1,000 mi 1,609.34 km

Practical Uses of the Conversion

This conversion is particularly useful for travelers, athletes, and professionals in fields that use both imperial and metric systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.60934.
There are approximately 1.60934 kilometers in 1 mile.
This conversion is important for international travel, sports events, and scientific measurements where metric units are the standard.
For example, to convert 5 miles to kilometers, multiply 5 by 1.60934, which equals 8.0467 km.

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