Kilometer to mile calculator
A 'Kilometer to Mile Calculator' is an online tool which converts kilometers to miles.
What is a Kilometer to Mile Calculator?
In our 'Kilometer to Mile Calculator', you can enter the value of distance in kilometers to get the distance in miles.
Kilometer to mile calculator
How to Use the Kilometer To Mile Calculator?
Follow these steps to find the value of distance in miles.
- Step 1- Enter any value of distance in kilometers in the input box.
- Step 2- Click on "Convert" to find the value of the distance in miles.
- Step 3- Click on "Reset" to clear the field and enter the new value of distance in kilometers.
How to Convert Kilometer To Miles?
Kilometers and miles are the units of the metric system which are used to measure lengths and distances.
Although both are used for measuring the same unit (distance), their values differ.
The conversion factor used to convert kilometers to miles is 0.62137 because:
1 kilometer (km) = 0.62137 miles (mi)
So, to convert 'x' kilometers to miles, we multiply 'x' with the conversion factor.
('x' × 0.62137)
This means 'x' kilometers = (0.62137x) miles.
Solved Examples on Kilometer to mile calculator
Example 1:
Convert 6 kilometers to miles and verify it using kilometer to mile calculator.
Solution:
We will multiply 6 with the conversion factor 0.62137.
6 × 0.62137 = 3.728 miles
Therefore, 6 km = 3.728 miles
Example 2:
Convert 9 kilometers to miles and verify it using kilometer to mile calculator.
Solution:
We will multiply 9 with the conversion factor 0.62137.
9 × 0.62137 = 5.59233 miles
Therefore, 9 km = 5.59233 miles
Example 3:
Convert 17 kilometers to miles and verify it using kilometer to mile calculator.
Solution:
We will multiply 17 with the conversion factor 0.62137.
17 × 0.62137 = 10.56329 miles
Therefore, 17 km = 10.56329 miles
Now, use the kilometer to mile calculator and convert the following to miles.
- 10.2 kilometers
- 234 kilometers