Difference between revisions of "Mile"
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
A mile is a distance the same as 1609metres.
About Miles
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Miles are a unit of distance not usually used by scientists.
About Miles
- Miles are shortened to mi with a lower case m and a lower case i.
- Miles are 1609 metres.
- Miles are used when calculating speed in miles per hour.
About Converting to Miles
| Unit | To convert | Miles |
| 1 kilometre (1km) | Convert to miles /1.609. | 0.6215mi |
| 1 metre (1m) | Convert to miles /1609. | 0.0006215mi |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Miles are a unit of distance not usually used by scientists.
About Miles
- Miles are shortened to mi with a lower case m and a lower case i.
- Miles are 1609 metres.
- Miles are used when calculating speed in miles per hour.
About Converting to Miles
| Unit | To convert | Miles |
| 1 kilometre (1km) | Convert to miles /1.609. | 0.6215mi |
| 1 metre (1m) | Convert to miles /1609. | 0.0006215mi |