8 km to miles

To use this kilometers-to-miles calculator, simply type the value in any box at left or right. It accepts fractional values.

Conversion from kilometers to miles is a common conversion, and it can be done using the km-to-miles converter above.

How do we convert kilometers to miles?

One kilometer is equal to approximately 0.621 miles. The symbol mi stands for miles.

So, when converting kilometers to miles, multiply the distance in kilometers by 0.621 (if you need more exactness, multiply by 0.621371).

For example, if you have a distance of 8 kilometers and wish it converted into miles, then do this:

8 km × 0.621371 = 4.971 miles

Thus, 8 kilometers is equal to about 4.97 miles.

How do we convert miles to miles?

To change miles into miles, multiply the value in miles by 1.60934. For instance, if you have 8 miles, you can find the equivalent distance in kilometers by multiplying 8 by 1.60934, which gives you 12.87 kilometers.

Kilometer-to-miles formula

To convert a kilometer value to the corresponding value in miles, multiply the quantity in kilometers by 0.621371 (the conversion factor).

Kilometers-to-mile formula

Miles-to-kilometers formula

The quantity in miles multiplied by 1.609344 (the conversion factor) is the equivalent amount expressed in kilometers.

Kilometer-to-miles formula

Example problems on kilometers into miles conversion

Example 1: Convert 16 kilometers into miles.

Solution:

Given that,

1 km = 0.621371 mi

16 km = 16 × 0.621371
 = 9.9419 mi

Thus, 16 kilometers in miles is equal to 9.9419 mi.

Example 2: Transform 4 kilometers into miles.

Solution:

Given that,

1 km = 0.621371 mi

4 km = 4 × 0.621371
 = 2.484 mi

Thus, 4 kilometers in miles is equal to 2.484 mi.

Example 3: Transform 40 kilometers into miles.

Solution:

Given that,

1 km = 0.621371 mi

40 km = 40 × 0.621371
 = 24.8548 mi

Thus, 40 kilometers in miles is equal to 24.8548 mi.

Using this converter, you can get answers to questions like:

• How many miles are in 8 kilometers.?
• 8 kilometers is equal to how many miles?
• How to convert kilometers to miles?
• What is the km to mi conversion factor?
• What is the formula to convert from km to mi? among others.

Definition of kilometer

A kilometer (abbreviation km), a unit of length, is a common measure of distance equal to 1000 meters and is equivalent to 0.621371192 mile or 3280.8398950131 feet.

Definition of mile

A mile is a unit of length in a number of systems of measurement, including in the US Customary Units and British Imperial Units. The international mile is precisely equal to 1.609344 km (which is ²⁵¹⁴⁶⁄₁₅₆₂₅ km or 1 ⁹⁵²¹⁄₁₅₆₂₅ km in fraction).

Using this converter you can get answers to questions like:

• How many miles are in 8 kilometers.?
• 8 kilometers is equal to how many miles?
• How do I convert kilometers to miles?
• What is the km-to-mile conversion factor?
• What is the formula to convert from km to mi?

Sample kilometers to miles conversions