Mile to kilometer converter (mi to km)

Conversion Formula

1 mi = 1.609344 km

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Mile = 1609.344 meters
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mi = (1609.344 m) / (1000 m/km) = 1.609344 km
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mi by 1.609344 to get the equivalent in km

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mi to km:

5 mi × 1.609344 = 8.04672 km