Convert mile to inch
Facts about the Mile
A mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers.
The word 'mile' comes from the Latin 'mille passus', or 'a thousand paces'. It originated in Roman times and remains in use today, especially in the U.S. and U.K.
Used for measuring road distances, speed limits, and race lengths (e.g., the mile run).
1 mi = 5280 ft = 1.60934 km = 1760 yd
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | ft | 5280 |
| 1 mi | km | 1.60934 |
| 1 mi | yd | 1760 |
Facts about the Inch
The inch is an imperial unit of length, officially defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Originally based on the width of a thumb, the inch was standardized in 1959 and has deep roots in Anglo-Saxon and Roman measurement systems.
Inches are still widely used in the United States and UK for screen sizes, tools, and construction materials.
1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm = 0.0833333 ft
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | cm | 2.54 |
| 1 in | mm | 25.4 |
| 1 in | ft | 0.0833333 |