Convert Miles to Meters

Enter your mile value in the form below to get the value calculated in meters.

Results in Meters:

1 mi = 1,609.344 m

How to Convert Miles to Meters

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 miles to meters with this simple formula:

meters = miles × 1,609.344

Converting a mile length measurement to a meter measurement involves multiplying the length by the conversion ratio to find the result. One mile is equal to 1,609.344 meters, so to convert simply multiply by 1,609.344.

For example:

5 mi = (5 × 1,609.344) = 8,046.72 m

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

The meter is the primary unit of length in the metric system. It's equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches. Internationally it is actually spelled metre. It was first defined 1793 as ¹/_10,000,000 the length from the equator to the North Pole. The current definition of a meter, adopted in 1983, is the distance light travels in ¹/_299,792,458 seconds and was adopted to in 1983.

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.

miles and meters are units used to measure length

Convert Meters to Miles

Mile Measurements and Equivalent Meter Conversions

Common mile values converted to the equivalent meter value
Miles	Meters
1 mi	1,609 m
2 mi	3,219 m
3 mi	4,828 m
4 mi	6,437 m
5 mi	8,047 m
6 mi	9,656 m
7 mi	11,265 m
8 mi	12,875 m
9 mi	14,484 m
10 mi	16,093 m
11 mi	17,703 m
12 mi	19,312 m
13 mi	20,921 m
14 mi	22,531 m
15 mi	24,140 m
16 mi	25,750 m
17 mi	27,359 m
18 mi	28,968 m
19 mi	30,578 m
20 mi	32,187 m
21 mi	33,796 m
22 mi	35,406 m
23 mi	37,015 m
24 mi	38,624 m
25 mi	40,234 m
26 mi	41,843 m
27 mi	43,452 m
28 mi	45,062 m
29 mi	46,671 m
30 mi	48,280 m
31 mi	49,890 m
32 mi	51,499 m
33 mi	53,108 m
34 mi	54,718 m
35 mi	56,327 m
36 mi	57,936 m
37 mi	59,546 m
38 mi	61,155 m
39 mi	62,764 m
40 mi	64,374 m