How to Convert 5 Miles to Kilometers (5 mi to km)

In this video, we will show you how to convert 5 miles to kilometers. The process involves multiplying by our conversion factor. To convert miles to kilometers, we multiply by 1.6. Here's the calculation:

5 miles × 1.6 = 8 kilometers

Some people use 1.61 for a more precise conversion, which is approximately 1.60934.

Using this method, you can easily convert other distances from miles to kilometers. For example, to convert 3 miles to kilometers, you would multiply 3 miles by 1.6 to get 4.8 kilometers. Remember, for higher accuracy, you can use the more precise conversion factor of 1.60934.