Convert mile (Roman) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Kilometer
1 mi (Roman) = 1.479804 km
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to km:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 1.479804 km = 22.19706 km
Mile (Roman) to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.