Convert Centimeters to Miles

Enter the length in centimeters below to get the value converted to miles.

Results in Miles:

1 cm = 6.2137E-6 mi

How to Convert Centimeters to Miles

Tape measures can be used to measure units of length, and a calculator can be used to convert to another unit

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Convert centimeters to miles with this simple formula:

miles = centimeters × 6.2137E-6

Converting a centimeter length measurement to a mile measurement involves multiplying the length by the conversion ratio to find the result. One centimeter is equal to 6.2137E-6 miles, so to convert simply multiply by 6.2137E-6.

For example, here's how to convert 5 centimeters to miles using the formula above.

5 cm = (5 × 6.2137E-6) = 3.1069E-5 mi

Our inch fraction calculator can add centimeters and miles together and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial and SI metric values.

Centimeters and miles are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. Centimeters are a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1 cm. Miles are an imperial measurement and can be abbreviated as mi, for example 1 mi. Learn more about the metric system, including the common unit prefixes and how to convert between metric units.

Internationally the centimeter is actually spelled centimetre and it's equal to 10 millimeters, .01 meters, or .393701 inches. Metric rulers have 30 cm and they are the larger measurement. A standard pencil is just about 1cm thick, and can be used to get a rough idea of the size of a centimeter.

A pencil is just about 1cm thick and is a good reference point for a centimeter's actual size

We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs. If you need a ruler you can also download and print our free printable rulers which include both imperial and metric measurements.

centimeters and miles are units used to measure length

Convert Miles to Centimeters

Centimeter Measurements and Equivalent Mile Conversions

Common centimeter values converted to the equivalent mile value
Centimeters	Miles
1 cm	0.0000062137 mi
2 cm	0.000012427 mi
3 cm	0.000018641 mi
4 cm	0.000024855 mi
5 cm	0.000031069 mi
6 cm	0.000037282 mi
7 cm	0.000043496 mi
8 cm	0.00004971 mi
9 cm	0.000055923 mi
10 cm	0.000062137 mi
11 cm	0.000068351 mi
12 cm	0.000074565 mi
13 cm	0.000080778 mi
14 cm	0.000086992 mi
15 cm	0.000093206 mi
16 cm	0.000099419 mi
17 cm	0.000106 mi
18 cm	0.000112 mi
19 cm	0.000118 mi
20 cm	0.000124 mi
21 cm	0.00013 mi
22 cm	0.000137 mi
23 cm	0.000143 mi
24 cm	0.000149 mi
25 cm	0.000155 mi
26 cm	0.000162 mi
27 cm	0.000168 mi
28 cm	0.000174 mi
29 cm	0.00018 mi
30 cm	0.000186 mi
31 cm	0.000193 mi
32 cm	0.000199 mi
33 cm	0.000205 mi
34 cm	0.000211 mi
35 cm	0.000217 mi
36 cm	0.000224 mi
37 cm	0.00023 mi
38 cm	0.000236 mi
39 cm	0.000242 mi
40 cm	0.000249 mi