Meters to Li (Chinese miles) – meter to li (Chinese mile) Converter
1 m = 0.002 里
Formula
里 = m × 0.002
Meters to li (Chinese miles) conversion table
| meters (m) | li (Chinese miles) (里) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 0.001 里 |
| 1 m | 0.002 里 |
| 2 m | 0.004 里 |
| 3 m | 0.006 里 |
| 5 m | 0.01 里 |
| 10 m | 0.02 里 |
| 20 m | 0.04 里 |
| 25 m | 0.05 里 |
| 50 m | 0.1 里 |
| 75 m | 0.15 里 |
| 100 m | 0.2 里 |
| 250 m | 0.5 里 |
| 500 m | 1 里 |
| 1000 m | 2 里 |
| 5000 m | 10 里 |
Meters and li (Chinese miles) are both length units. One meter equals 0.002 li (Chinese miles); enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 m = 0.002 里10 m = 0.02 里2.5 m = 0.005 里
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The international statute mile is exactly 1.60934 km; the nautical mile is a different unit (1 nmi = 1.852 km) that shows up in knots. Chinese market units follow the modern definitions 1 li = 500 m, 1 chi = 1/3 m, 1 cun = 1/30 m — older chi varied by dynasty (roughly 0.32–0.35 m), so do not apply them to historical measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How many li (Chinese miles) are in a meter?
1 meter (m) equals 0.002 li (Chinese mile) (里).
How do I convert meters to li (Chinese miles)?
Multiply the meter value by 0.002 to get li (Chinese mile) — for example, 2 meters = 0.004 li (Chinese mile).
How do I convert li (Chinese miles) back to meters?
1 li (Chinese mile) equals 500 meter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.