1 centimeter equals 6.2137 × 10^−6 miles. To convert centimeters to miles, multiply the centimeter value by 6.2137 × 10^−6. For quick reference: 1 cm = 6.2137 × 10^−6 mi, 5 cm = 3.1069 × 10^−5 mi, 10 cm = 6.2137 × 10^−5 mi, 100 cm = 0.000621371 mi.
FormulaMiles = Centimeters × 6.2137 × 10^−6
Quick
How to convert centimeters to miles
1
Take your value
Start with your value in centimeters.
2
Multiply by 6.2137 × 10^−6
Multiply the centimeter value by 6.2137 × 10^−6. This is the exact conversion factor from centimeters to miles.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in miles. For example, 5 cm × 6.2137 × 10^−6 = 3.1069 × 10^−5 mi.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from centimeters to miles is 6.2137 × 10^−6.
Miles = Centimeters × 6.2137 × 10^−6
Centimeters to Miles conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from centimeters to miles
Centimeters (cm)
Miles (mi)
0.1 cm
6.2137 × 10^−7 mi
0.25 cm
1.5534 × 10^−6 mi
0.5 cm
3.1069 × 10^−6 mi
1 cm
6.2137 × 10^−6 mi
2 cm
1.2427 × 10^−5 mi
3 cm
1.8641 × 10^−5 mi
4 cm
2.4855 × 10^−5 mi
5 cm
3.1069 × 10^−5 mi
6 cm
3.7282 × 10^−5 mi
7 cm
4.3496 × 10^−5 mi
8 cm
4.9710 × 10^−5 mi
9 cm
5.5923 × 10^−5 mi
10 cm
6.2137 × 10^−5 mi
11 cm
6.8351 × 10^−5 mi
12 cm
7.4565 × 10^−5 mi
13 cm
8.0778 × 10^−5 mi
14 cm
8.6992 × 10^−5 mi
15 cm
9.3206 × 10^−5 mi
16 cm
9.9419 × 10^−5 mi
18 cm
0.00011185 mi
20 cm
0.00012427 mi
22 cm
0.0001367 mi
24 cm
0.00014913 mi
25 cm
0.00015534 mi
28 cm
0.00017398 mi
30 cm
0.00018641 mi
32 cm
0.00019884 mi
36 cm
0.00022369 mi
40 cm
0.00024855 mi
45 cm
0.00027962 mi
48 cm
0.00029826 mi
50 cm
0.00031069 mi
60 cm
0.00037282 mi
70 cm
0.00043496 mi
75 cm
0.00046603 mi
80 cm
0.0004971 mi
90 cm
0.00055923 mi
100 cm
0.00062137 mi
125 cm
0.00077671 mi
150 cm
0.00093206 mi
200 cm
0.0012427 mi
250 cm
0.0015534 mi
300 cm
0.0018641 mi
400 cm
0.0024855 mi
500 cm
0.0031069 mi
600 cm
0.0037282 mi
750 cm
0.0046603 mi
800 cm
0.004971 mi
900 cm
0.0055923 mi
1000 cm
0.0062137 mi
Real-world reference
A US quarter is about 2.4 cm wide. An adult thumb is around 6 cm long. A typical smartphone is 14–16 cm tall.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 6.2137 × 10^−6 miles.
How do I convert centimeters to miles?
Multiply the centimeter value by 6.2137 × 10^−6. So x cm × 6.2137 × 10^−6 = the equivalent in mi.
What is 5 centimeters in miles?
5 centimeters equals 3.1069 × 10^−5 miles.
What is 10 centimeters in miles?
10 centimeters equals 6.2137 × 10^−5 miles.
What is 100 centimeters in miles?
100 centimeters equals 0.000621371 miles.
How do I convert back from miles to centimeters?
Multiply the mile value by 160934. For example, 1 mi = 160934 cm.
Is the centimeter bigger than the mile?
No. 1 centimeter is smaller than 1 mile. It takes 160934 centimeters to equal 1 mile.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (6.2137 × 10^−6) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the centimeter and the mile
The centimeter
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is the most common everyday unit outside the US for measuring small to mid-sized objects, body dimensions like height when stated in metric, fabric, and TV diagonals. A US quarter coin is about 2.4 cm wide; an average adult thumb is around 6 cm long.
The mile
The international (statute) mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 1609.344 meters (5,280 feet). It is the standard unit for road distances in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Liberia. Do not confuse it with the nautical mile, which is 1852 m.