Mile

mi

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The mile is one of the most recognizable units of distance in the English-speaking world. The statute mile (land mile) has been standardized since the 18th century and is defined as exactly 1.609344 kilometers.

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Mile (mi)

The mile is one of the most recognizable units of distance in the English-speaking world. The statute mile (land mile) has been standardized since the 18th century and is defined as exactly 1.609344 kilometers.

Characteristics

  • Imperial system unit
  • 1 mile = 1,760 yards
  • 1 mile = 5,280 feet
  • 1 mile = 1.60934 km (exact)
  • Common in: road signs, speed limits, distance measurements in US/UK/Canada

Conversions

  • 1 mi = 1.60934 km
  • 1 mi = 1609.34 m
  • 1 mi = 1760 yards
  • 1 mi = 5280 feet
  • 1 mi = 63,360 inches
  • 1 mi = 0.868976 nautical miles

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