Miles to Meters Converter

About the mi to m calculation

One mile is exactly 1,609.34 meters, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Road distances in the US and UK. Defined as exactly 1,609.344 metres since 1959. The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Formula

m = mi × 1,609.34

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

Worked example

To convert 5 mi, multiply by 1,609.34: 5 × 1,609.34 = 8,046.72 m.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in a mile?

There are 1,609.34 meters in one mile. To convert any amount, multiply the number of miles by 1,609.34.

How do I convert meters back to miles?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.00062137. One meter is 0.00062137 miles.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between miles and meters 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?

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

Sources

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