How many meters are in 1 mile?

1 mi equals 1609.344 m. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert miles to meters?

Multiply the value in mi by the conversion factor. For example, 10 mi = 16093.44 m. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the miles to meters conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert miles to meters offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between miles and meters?

Miles (mi) and Meters (m) are both units of length but belong to different measurement systems. 1 mi = 1609.344 m. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Miles to Meters (mi → m) — Free Online Converter

mi → m Reference Table

mi	m
0.001 mi	1.609344 m
0.002 mi	3.218688 m
0.003 mi	4.828032 m
0.004 mi	6.437376 m
0.005 mi	8.04672 m
0.006 mi	9.656064 m
0.007 mi	11.265408 m
0.008 mi	12.874752 m
0.009 mi	14.484096 m
0.01 mi	16.09344 m
0.02 mi	32.18688 m
0.03 mi	48.28032 m
0.04 mi	64.37376 m
0.05 mi	80.4672 m
0.06 mi	96.56064 m
0.07 mi	112.65408 m
0.08 mi	128.74752 m
0.09 mi	144.84096 m
0.1 mi	160.9344 m
0.2 mi	321.8688 m
0.3 mi	482.8032 m
0.4 mi	643.7376 m
0.5 mi	804.672 m
0.6 mi	965.6064 m
0.7 mi	1126.5408 m
0.8 mi	1287.4752 m
0.9 mi	1448.4096 m
1 mi	1609.344 m
1.5 mi	2414.016 m
2 mi	3218.688 m
2.5 mi	4023.36 m
3 mi	4828.032 m
3.5 mi	5632.704 m
4 mi	6437.376 m
4.5 mi	7242.048 m
5 mi	8046.72 m
5.5 mi	8851.392 m
6 mi	9656.064 m
6.5 mi	10460.736 m
7 mi	11265.408 m
7.5 mi	12070.08 m
8 mi	12874.752 m
8.5 mi	13679.424 m
9 mi	14484.096 m
9.5 mi	15288.768 m
10 mi	16093.44 m
11 mi	17702.784 m
12 mi	19312.128 m
13 mi	20921.472 m
14 mi	22530.816 m
15 mi	24140.16 m
16 mi	25749.504 m
17 mi	27358.848 m
18 mi	28968.192 m
19 mi	30577.536 m
20 mi	32186.88 m
25 mi	40233.6 m
30 mi	48280.32 m
35 mi	56327.04 m
40 mi	64373.76 m
45 mi	72420.48 m
50 mi	80467.2 m
55 mi	88513.92 m
60 mi	96560.64 m
65 mi	104607.36 m
70 mi	112654.08 m
75 mi	120700.8 m
80 mi	128747.52 m
85 mi	136794.24 m
90 mi	144840.96 m
95 mi	152887.68 m
100 mi	160934.4 m
120 mi	193121.28 m
125 mi	201168 m
130 mi	209214.72 m
140 mi	225308.16 m
150 mi	241401.6 m
160 mi	257495.04 m
175 mi	281635.2 m
180 mi	289681.92 m
200 mi	321868.8 m
225 mi	362102.4 m
250 mi	402336 m
275 mi	442569.6 m
300 mi	482803.2 m
350 mi	563270.4 m
400 mi	643737.6 m
450 mi	724204.8 m
500 mi	804672 m
600 mi	965606.4 m
700 mi	1126540.8 m
750 mi	1207008 m
800 mi	1287475.2 m
900 mi	1448409.6 m
1000 mi	1609344 m
1200 mi	1931212.8 m
1250 mi	2011680 m
1500 mi	2414016 m
1750 mi	2816352 m
2000 mi	3218688 m
2500 mi	4023360 m
3000 mi	4828032 m
4000 mi	6437376 m
4500 mi	7242048 m
5000 mi	8046720 m
6000 mi	9656064 m
7000 mi	11265408 m
7500 mi	12070080 m
8000 mi	12874752 m
9000 mi	14484096 m
10000 mi	16093440 m
15000 mi	24140160 m
20000 mi	32186880 m
25000 mi	40233600 m
50000 mi	80467200 m
75000 mi	120700800 m
100000 mi	160934400 m

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Miles to Meters?

Converting between miles (mi) and meters (m) is one of the most common length conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert mi to m saves time and prevents errors.

Length conversions between mi and m are fundamental in construction, manufacturing, and international trade. Architects rely on precise conversions when adapting building plans between metric and imperial standards — a 1% error on a 30-meter wall translates to 30 cm of misalignment. Travelers frequently convert between kilometers and miles for road trips, while online shoppers need length conversions to verify clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, and screen diagonals across international retailers. In athletics, track distances (100m, 1500m, marathon) must be precisely converted for record comparisons across different measurement traditions.

How to Convert Miles to Meters

To convert miles to meters, use the following formula:

m = mi × 1609.344

Example: 1 mi = 1609.344 m

For example, 5 mi = 8046.72 m, 10 mi = 16093.44 m, and 100 mi = 160934.4 m. For larger values, 1000 mi = 1609344 m. Conversely, 1 m = 0.0006213711922 mi. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing similar units: confusing nautical miles with regular miles, or yards with meters.
Decimal errors: moving the decimal point the wrong way (e.g., 100 cm = 1 m, not 10 m).
Approximation: assuming an inch is exactly 2.5 cm (it's 2.54 cm).

Pro Tips

Use 'approx' for mental math: 1 km is roughly 0.6 miles (or 2/3 for quick estimates).
Visualize: A meter is about a guitar length; an inch is a thumb width.
Ruler check: Most rulers show cm and inches together—great for quick checks.

What is a Mile?

The mile (mi) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems. The international mile is exactly defined as 1,609.344 meters. Historically, it originated from the Roman mile (1,000 paces).

Miles are the primary unit for expressing long distances and speed limits in the United States and the United Kingdom. They are also used in maritime and aviation contexts (nautical miles).

What is a Meter?

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, its definition has evolved with precision. Since 1983, it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Meters are the global standard for measuring length in science, engineering, construction, and daily life. It is the primary unit of length in almost every country worldwide, with the notable exceptions of the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar.

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