Convert between Mile (statute) and other Length units.
Mile (Statute) as a Unit of Length
The mile, a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters. Traditionally, the mile has its origins in ancient Roman and English measurements, where it was originally defined as a distance of 1,000 paces of a Roman soldier, which equated to approximately 1,480 meters.
In the English-speaking world, the mile has become a standard unit for measuring distance, especially in road signage and travel contexts. It is abbreviated as mi. The mile is further divided into 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet, making it a versatile unit for various applications. Despite the global trend toward the metric system, the statute mile remains popular in everyday use, symbolizing a cultural attachment to traditional measurements.
