In 1 miles there are 1,609.344 meters. Meanwhile in 1 meters there are 0.000621 miles. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Meters to Miles calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert miles to meters, use the fixed conversion factor:
Multiply the number of miles by 1,609.344:
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Quick tips:
One mile equals 1,609.344 meters. This value is exact for the international mile.
Use this formula:
meters = miles × 1,609.344
It works for any number of miles, including decimals.
Use this formula:
miles = meters ÷ 1,609.344
This gives miles in the international standard.
A mile comes from older measurement systems. The meter is part of the metric system. The value 1,609.344 was set to match the international definitions used today.
In most cases, yes. Road distances in the United States use the international mile (1,609.344 m). A rare unit called the US survey mile is slightly longer, but it’s mainly used in older land records.
A quick estimate is:
Half a mile is:
0.5 × 1,609.344 = 804.672 meters
Two miles is:
2 × 1,609.344 = 3,218.688 meters
Three miles is:
3 × 1,609.344 = 4,828.032 meters
Five miles is:
5 × 1,609.344 = 8,046.72 meters
Ten miles is:
10 × 1,609.344 = 16,093.44 meters
A meter is a metric unit used in most countries. A mile is an imperial and US customary unit used often in the United States and the United Kingdom. Miles cover more distance than meters.
Yes. Track distances are often in meters. A standard outdoor track is 400 meters per lap. Many road races also use metric distances like 5K and 10K.
Convert the distance unit in the pace:
A nautical mile is not the same as a mile on land.
1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters (exact).
Round based on your use:
The Calculate Box tool to convert miles to meters uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a miles value in the box and have it instantly converted to meters.