Meters to Miles Converter

About the m to mi calculation

One meter is exactly 0.00062137 miles, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Road distances in the US and UK. Defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres since 1959.

Formula

mi = m × 0.00062137

1 m = 0.00062137 mi
1 mi = 1,609.34 m

Worked example

To convert 100 m, multiply by 0.00062137: 100 × 0.00062137 = 0.062137 mi.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles are in a meter?

There are 0.00062137 miles in one meter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters by 0.00062137.

How do I convert miles back to meters?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 1,609.34. One mile is 1,609.34 meters.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between meters and miles is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Meters: the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Miles: road distances in the US and UK. Defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres since 1959.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units