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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