Convert mile (statute) to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Mile (Roman)
1 mi (US) = 1.08754079506097 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to mi (Roman):
15 mi (US) = 15 × 1.08754079506097 mi (Roman) = 16.3131119259145 mi (Roman)
Mile (Statute) to Mile (Roman) Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.