How to Convert Kilometers to Miles
Conversion Factor
1 kilometer is equal to 0.621371 miles in the metric system. This conversion factor is used to convert distances measured in kilometers to miles.
Formula for Conversion
To convert kilometers to miles, you can use the following formula:
miles = kilometers x 0.621371
Example Calculation
If you want to convert 5 kilometers to miles, you would use the formula:
miles = 5 km x 0.621371 = 3.107 miles
Therefore, 5 kilometers is equal to 3.107 miles using the conversion factor of 0.621371.