Convert Meter (m) to Mile (mi)
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What is Meter (m)?
The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History
Originating from the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure', the meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle.
Current Use
The meter is used globally for general measurements of length, distance, height, etc. It is the standard unit in science and most engineering fields.
What is Mile (mi)?
A mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is currently defined as 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (approx 1,609 meters).
History
The mile originated from the Roman 'mille passus', meaning 'thousand paces'.
Current Use
Used in the US and UK for measuring long distances, such as road distances involved in transportation.
Meter (m) to Mile (mi) Conversion Table
| Meter (m) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 meter | 0.000006 mile |
| 0.1 meter | 0.000062 mile |
| 1 meter | 0.000621 mile |
| 2 meter | 0.001243 mile |
| 3 meter | 0.001864 mile |
| 4 meter | 0.002485 mile |
| 5 meter | 0.003107 mile |
| 10 meter | 0.006214 mile |
| 20 meter | 0.012427 mile |
| 50 meter | 0.031069 mile |
| 100 meter | 0.062137 mile |
| 1000 meter | 0.621371 mile |