How to convert miles, kilometers and meters
Kilometers and meters are metric; miles, yards and feet are imperial. The anchor number is 1 mile = 1.60934 km. Multiply miles by 1.60934 to get kilometers, or divide kilometers by 1.60934 to get miles. This converter shows kilometers, miles, meters, feet and yards all at once.
The formulas
- miles → km: km = miles × 1.60934
- km → miles: miles = km ÷ 1.60934
- meters → feet: feet = meters × 3.28084
- yards → meters: meters = yards × 0.9144
Quick examples
5 km = 3.11 miles (a common run distance). 10 km = 6.21 miles. 1 mile = 1.61 km. A marathon is 26.2 miles = 42.2 km. For a rough km→miles estimate in your head, multiply by 0.6.
Miles to km, km to miles and metres to feet
Common distances, including the half-marathon (13.1 mi / 21.1 km) and marathon (26.2 mi / 42.2 km).
| Miles | Kilometres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.61 |
| 2 | 3.22 |
| 3 | 4.83 |
| 4 | 6.44 |
| 5 | 8.05 |
| 6 | 9.66 |
| 7 | 11.27 |
| 8 | 12.87 |
| 9 | 14.48 |
| 10 | 16.09 |
| 12 | 19.31 |
| 13.1 | 21.08 |
| 15 | 24.14 |
| 20 | 32.19 |
| 25 | 40.23 |
| 26.2 | 42.16 |
| 30 | 48.28 |
| 50 | 80.47 |
| 100 | 160.93 |
| Kilometres | Miles |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.62 |
| 2 | 1.24 |
| 3 | 1.86 |
| 4 | 2.49 |
| 5 | 3.11 |
| 6 | 3.73 |
| 7 | 4.35 |
| 8 | 4.97 |
| 9 | 5.59 |
| 10 | 6.21 |
| 15 | 9.32 |
| 20 | 12.43 |
| 21.1 | 13.11 |
| 25 | 15.53 |
| 30 | 18.64 |
| 42.2 | 26.22 |
| 50 | 31.07 |
| 100 | 62.14 |
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.28 |
| 2 | 6.56 |
| 3 | 9.84 |
| 4 | 13.12 |
| 5 | 16.4 |
| 6 | 19.69 |
| 7 | 22.97 |
| 8 | 26.25 |
| 9 | 29.53 |
| 10 | 32.81 |
| 15 | 49.21 |
| 20 | 65.62 |
| 25 | 82.02 |
| 30 | 98.43 |
| 50 | 164.04 |
| 100 | 328.08 |
Why two systems?
Most countries use the metric system (km, meters), while the US and UK still use miles and feet for road distances and height. That's why converting between them — especially km to miles for running and driving — is one of the most common everyday conversions.
What is 10 miles in km?
16.09 km. Multiply miles by 1.609.
What is 10 km in miles?
6.21 miles — a popular race distance, a little over 6 miles.
How many km is 100 miles?
160.9 km.
How many km is a mile?
One mile is 1.60934 kilometers, usually rounded to 1.61 km. To convert miles to km, multiply by 1.60934; to go back, divide by it.
What is 5 km in miles?
5 km is about 3.11 miles. Divide 5 by 1.60934 to get 3.107. It's one of the most popular running distances.
How many meters in a mile?
There are 1,609.34 meters in a mile, and 1,000 meters in a kilometer. So a mile is a little over one and a half kilometers.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the meters by 3.28084. For example, 100 meters = 328 feet. One meter is a bit longer than three feet.
How long is a marathon in km?
A marathon is 26.2 miles, which is 42.2 km (42,195 meters exactly). Tracking your steps instead? Try the steps to distance calculator.