Kilometres to Miles
Type a value in kilometres and see it in miles — exact conversion, updated as you type.
Formula: miles = kilometres ÷ 1.609344 · Reverse: miles to kilometres →
| Kilometres | Miles |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.6213711922 mi |
| 2 km | 1.242742384 mi |
| 5 km | 3.106855961 mi |
| 10 km | 6.213711922 mi |
| 25 km | 15.53427981 mi |
| 50 km | 31.06855961 mi |
| 100 km | 62.13711922 mi |
About this tool
Divide kilometres by 1.609344 to get miles. Runners use this pair daily — a 5K is 3.107 miles and a 10K is 6.214 miles — and so does anyone reading a European road sign or a metric trip computer in the US or UK.
Mental shortcut: multiply kilometres by 5 and divide by 8 (× 0.625). It overshoots by about 0.5% — good enough for estimating a drive, and the tool above is exact when it matters.
How to use it
- Enter the value in kilometres in the box above.
- Read the result in miles — it updates as you type.
- Use the table for common values, or the reverse link to convert the other way.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilometres to miles?
Use the formula: miles = kilometres ÷ 1.609344. Or simply type the value into the converter above — it applies the same formula instantly.
How many miles is 10 km?
10 kilometres = 6.213712 miles.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — the factor behind this pair is an exact international definition, and the tool shows up to 10 significant digits, so nothing is lost to rounding until the final display.