8 miles is equal to approximately 12.875 kilometers
Converting 8 miles to kilometers results in about 12.875 km. This is because 1 mile equals 1.60934 km, so multiplying 8 by this factor gives the distance in km.
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Result in km:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from miles to kilometers is based on multiplying the number of miles by 1.60934, which is the exact length of a mile in kilometers. This factor stems from the international definition of the mile, which is based on the metric system. For example, 8 miles times 1.60934 equals 12.875 km.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 miles to km:
- Multiply 5 by 1.60934
- 5 * 1.60934 = 8.0467 km
- Convert 10 miles to km:
- 10 * 1.60934 = 16.0934 km
- Convert 15 miles to km:
- 15 * 1.60934 = 24.1401 km
- Convert 20 miles to km:
- 20 * 1.60934 = 32.1868 km
- Convert 25 miles to km:
- 25 * 1.60934 = 40.2335 km
Conversion Chart
| Mi | Km |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | -27.3528 |
| -16.0 | -25.7474 |
| -15.0 | -24.1420 |
| -14.0 | -22.5366 |
| -13.0 | -20.9312 |
| -12.0 | -19.3258 |
| -11.0 | -17.7204 |
| -10.0 | -16.1150 |
| -9.0 | -14.5096 |
| -8.0 | -12.9042 |
| -7.0 | -11.2988 |
| -6.0 | -9.6934 |
| -5.0 | -8.0880 |
| -4.0 | -6.4826 |
| -3.0 | -4.8772 |
| -2.0 | -3.2718 |
| -1.0 | -1.6664 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 1.60934 |
| 2.0 | 3.21868 |
| 3.0 | 4.82802 |
| 4.0 | 6.43736 |
| 5.0 | 8.04670 |
| 6.0 | 9.65604 |
| 7.0 | 11.26538 |
| 8.0 | 12.87500 |
| 9.0 | 14.48434 |
| 10.0 | 16.09368 |
| 11.0 | 17.70302 |
| 12.0 | 19.31236 |
| 13.0 | 20.92170 |
| 14.0 | 22.53104 |
| 15.0 | 24.14038 |
| 16.0 | 25.74972 |
| 17.0 | 27.35906 |
| 18.0 | 28.96840 |
| 19.0 | 30.57774 |
| 20.0 | 32.18708 |
| 21.0 | 33.79642 |
| 22.0 | 35.40576 |
| 23.0 | 37.01510 |
| 24.0 | 38.62444 |
| 25.0 | 40.23378 |
| 26.0 | 41.84312 |
| 27.0 | 43.45246 |
| 28.0 | 45.06180 |
| 29.0 | 46.67114 |
| 30.0 | 48.28048 |
| 31.0 | 49.88982 |
| 32.0 | 51.49916 |
| 33.0 | 53.10850 |
The chart allows you to see the conversions between miles and kilometers for a range of values. Simply find the mile value on the left and read across to see the km equivalent.
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Conversion Definitions
mi
One mile (mi) is a US customary and imperial unit of length equal to exactly 1,609.34 meters, used primarily in the US and UK for measuring distances in roads, sports, and navigation. It originated from the Roman mile, based on 1,000 paces or steps.
km
One kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used globally for measuring distances and speed. It forms part of the metric system, which is based on decimal multiples of meters, and is standard in scientific, geographic, and everyday contexts.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from miles to km?
The conversion uses the exact factor of 1 mile equals 1.60934 km, which provides a high level of precision for most practical uses. Small differences may occur due to rounding, but for typical measurements, this figure is sufficiently accurate.
Can I convert km back to miles using the same formula?
No, to convert km to miles, you need to divide the km value by 1.60934. The formula is km divided by 1.60934 equals miles, reversing the conversion process. This helps when you need to switch between the two units.
Why is the conversion factor exactly 1.60934?
The factor 1.60934 km per mile is based on international agreements and precise measurements defining the mile in terms of meters. It allows consistent conversion between imperial and metric systems, aligning the length units across different measurement standards.