Kilometers to Miles Conversion
It is a conversion calculator that is used to convert the values in kilometers (km) to miles (mi). It has a blank text field and various controls that carry out different functions of the calculator. The “Convert” button is used to perform the calculations by converting the kilometers to miles.
The “Reset” button is used to erase all the previous calculations from the calculator, giving you adequate space for new calculations. The “Swap” control is used to switch the alignment of performing the conversions allowing you to convert from miles to kilometers.
All these controls are useful and enhance your speed while doing the calculations. It is simple and straightforward to use since you only need to enter the value and click the “Convert” button.The results will be displayed below the three controls indicating the value in miles, miles + yards, miles + feet and the method used in the calculation
.For example;
Convert 120 kilometers into miles
Solution
First, you will enter the value 120 in the blank text field. Click the “Convert” button to execute the conversion. The results will be displayed as;
Miles result: 74.564543068 mi
Miles + Yards result: 74 mi 993.59579968 yd.
Miles + feet result: 74 mi 2980.787399 ft.
Calculation: 120km / 1.609344
= 74.564543068mi
Formula of converting kilometers to miles
This calculator uses a simple formula in performing the calculations.
1 km = (1 / 1.609344) mi = 0.62137119 mi, this means that one kilometer is equivalent to 0.62137119 miles.
The distance in miles is calculated by dividing the distance in kilometers by 1.609344. This can be shown as;
D (mi) = d (km) / 1.609344
Example;
Convert 30 kilometers to miles
D (mi) = 30 km / 1.609344 = 18.641135767
If you have the values in miles you can convert them to kilometers by clicking the “Swap” button. you get accurate results within a single click.