Unit Converter
Length, weight, temperature and volume — metric and imperial.
Converted Value
1.609 mi
1 km = 1.609344 miles.
Did you know?
The nautical mile (1.852 km) is defined by the Earth's circumference — one minute of latitude. That's why aviation and shipping still use it.
FAQs
Why does Fahrenheit use 32 and 212?
Daniel Fahrenheit's scale set 0° as the coldest brine mixture he could make and 96° as human body temperature — later re-calibrated so water froze at 32° and boiled at 212°.
Is a US gallon different from a UK gallon?
Yes. A US gallon is 3.785 litres, while an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 litres. The converter above uses US gallons.