How it's calculated
mi = m ÷ 1609.344
m = metres, mi = miles. 1 mile = 1609.344 m. Reverse: m = mi × 1609.344.
Common values
| Metres | Miles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 | 0.932 | Metric mile |
| 5,000 | 3.107 | 5K |
| 10,000 | 6.214 | 10K |
| 42,195 | 26.219 | Marathon |
Common questions
How many metres are in a mile?
Exactly 1,609.344 metres. The factor was fixed by international agreement in 1959.
Is a 1,500 m race a mile?
Not quite. The 1,500 m is about 109 metres short of a full mile, which is why it is nicknamed the metric mile.