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How to convert km/hr into miles/hr
1 km is approximately equal to 0.62137 miles.
Here we are going to convert km/hr into miles/hr. Look at the unit of time. Both in hours. So, no conversion is required for time units.
To convert km/hr into mi/hr, multiply the number by 0.62137 and then round off the answer to the required decimal places.
Solved Example 1:Convert 52 km/hr into miles/hr. Round off the answer to the nearest whole numbers.
Solution:
52 km/hr
Step 1:
Multiply 52 by 0.62137
We have 52 * 0.62137 = 32.31124
Step 2:
Round off to the nearest whole number
32.31124 = 32 (approx)
Final Answer:
52 km/hr = 32 mi/hr (approx)
Try yourself: Practice Sheet 1
Solved Example 2:Convert 125 km/hr into mi/hr. Round off the answer to 2 decimal places.
Solution:
125 km/hr
Step 1:
Multiply 125 by 0.62137
125 * 0.62137 = 77.67125
Step 2:
Round off to 2 decimal places
77.67125 = 77.67 (approx)
Final Answer:
125 km/hr = 77.67 mi/hr (approx)
Try yourself: Practice Sheet 2