Equation for Meter to Mile Conversion

Create Equation No. 1

• You may struggle to comprehend how far 45 meters actually is if you don't have experience with the metric system. Use the fact that 1 meter = 0.000621371192 miles to create an algebraic equation:

  x meters = (x)(0.000621371192 miles)

  where

  x = the number of meters you need to convert

  When converting meters to miles, you may find yourself dealing with some very small numbers. It's always best to use a calculator and check your work.

Solve Equation No. 1

• Using the equation you created by plugging in the numbers provided. It's important to be precise when using your equation. If you plan on using this equation to convert multiple distances, a misplaced decimal point can cause all of your calculations to be wrong. If you're trying to convert 45 meters into miles, you would plug 45 in for x:

  45 meters = (45)(0.000621371192 miles)

  Solve by multiplying 45 times 0.000621371192, which will give you 0.0279617036 miles.

Create Equation No. 2

• Another way to create your equation is by starting with the fact that 1 mile = 1609.344 meters. Solve for 1 meter by dividing both sides of the equation by 1609.344:

  1 mile / 1609.344 = 1609.344 meters / 1609.344

  Simplify to:

  0.000621371192 miles = 1 meter

  Create an algebraic equation by making x equal to the number of meters you're converting:

  (x)(0.000621371192 miles) = x meters

  Once again, you have an equation you can use to convert meters to miles.

Solve Equation No. 2

• If you were trying to convert 482 meters to miles, you would plug in 482 for x in your equation and use your calculator to solve:

  (482)(0.000621371192 miles) = 482 meters

  Simplify to:

  0.299500915 miles = 482 meters.