Converting 8 miles to km gives approximately 12.8748 km.
Since 1 mile equals roughly 1.60934 kilometers, multiplying 8 miles by this factor results in the total kilometers. This helps to understand distances in metric units based on miles, commonly used in the United States, and km, used worldwide.
Conversion Result
8 miles equals 12.8748 km.
Conversion Tool
Result in km:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula multiplies miles by 1.60934, which is the number of kilometers in one mile. It works because this conversion rate is based on the international mile definition, which is exactly 1.609344 km. For example, for 8 miles:
- 8 miles x 1.60934 km/mile = 12.87472 km
This calculation ensures accurate conversion from miles to km by applying a precise multiplication factor derived from the international standards.
Conversion Example
- Convert 15 miles to km:
- 15 x 1.60934 = 24.1401 km
- Convert 5 miles to km:
- 5 x 1.60934 = 8.0467 km
- Convert 20 miles to km:
- 20 x 1.60934 = 32.1868 km
- Convert 0 miles to km:
- 0 x 1.60934 = 0 km
- Convert 25 miles to km:
- 25 x 1.60934 = 40.2335 km
Conversion Chart
This chart shows miles from -17.0 to 33.0 and their corresponding km values. Use it to quickly estimate or verify conversions.
| Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | -27.3088 |
| -16.0 | -25.7470 |
| -15.0 | -24.1401 |
| -14.0 | -22.5332 |
| -13.0 | -20.9263 |
| -12.0 | -19.3194 |
| -11.0 | -17.7125 |
| -10.0 | -16.1056 |
| -9.0 | -14.4987 |
| -8.0 | -12.8918 |
| -7.0 | -11.2849 |
| -6.0 | -9.6780 |
| -5.0 | -8.0711 |
| -4.0 | -6.4642 |
| -3.0 | -4.8573 |
| -2.0 | -3.2504 |
| -1.0 | -1.6435 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 1.0 | 1.60934 |
| 2.0 | 3.21868 |
| 3.0 | 4.82802 |
| 4.0 | 6.43736 |
| 5.0 | 8.0467 |
| 6.0 | 9.65604 |
| 7.0 | 11.26538 |
| 8.0 | 12.87472 |
| 9.0 | 14.48406 |
| 10.0 | 16.0934 |
| 11.0 | 17.7027 |
| 12.0 | 19.31204 |
| 13.0 | 20.92138 |
| 14.0 | 22.53072 |
| 15.0 | 24.1401 |
| 16.0 | 25.74944 |
| 17.0 | 27.35878 |
| 18.0 | 28.96812 |
| 19.0 | 30.57746 |
| 20.0 | 32.1868 |
| 21.0 | 33.79614 |
| 22.0 | 35.40548 |
| 23.0 | 37.01482 |
| 24.0 | 38.62416 |
| 25.0 | 40.2335 |
| 26.0 | 41.84284 |
| 27.0 | 43.45218 |
| 28.0 | 45.06152 |
| 29.0 | 46.67086 |
| 30.0 | 48.2802 |
| 31.0 | 49.88954 |
| 32.0 | 51.49888 |
| 33.0 | 53.10822 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many km are in 8 miles?
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- Is 8 miles closer to 10 km or 15 km?
- How do I manually convert 8 miles into km?
Conversion Definitions
Miles: A unit of length mainly used in the United States and UK, where 1 mile equals 1,609.34 meters. It is historically related to the Roman mile and used in measuring distances in roads and travel.
Kilometers: A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used globally to measure distances, especially in countries adopting the metric system. It is part of the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion FAQs
Why is the mile measurement still used in some countries?
Despite the widespread adoption of the metric system, miles remain in use mainly due to historical tradition and legal standards, particularly in the US and UK, where road signs and speed limits are based on miles.
How precise is the conversion from miles to km?
The conversion uses a fixed factor of 1.60934. For most practical purposes, this provides sufficient accuracy, but slight variations can occur if more decimal places are used or in specialized measurements.
Can I convert km back to miles with the same formula?
Yes, but you need to divide the km value by 1.60934 to get the distance in miles. This inverse operation allows for bi-directional conversions between the two units.
Is there a quick way to memorize the miles to km conversion factor?
A rough approximation is to multiply miles by about 1.6 to get km, but for precise calculations, use 1.60934. Memorizing the exact factor ensures more accurate conversions, especially for scientific or navigation purposes.
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