Miles to Li (Chinese miles) – mile to li (Chinese mile) Converter
1 mi = 3.218688 里
Formula
里 = mi × 3.218688
Miles to li (Chinese miles) conversion table
| miles (mi) | li (Chinese miles) (里) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 mi | 0.804672 里 |
| 0.5 mi | 1.60934 里 |
| 1 mi | 3.218688 里 |
| 2 mi | 6.43738 里 |
| 5 mi | 16.0934 里 |
| 10 mi | 32.1869 里 |
| 20 mi | 64.3738 里 |
| 50 mi | 160.934 里 |
| 100 mi | 321.869 里 |
| 200 mi | 643.738 里 |
| 500 mi | 1609.34 里 |
| 1000 mi | 3218.69 里 |
| 2500 mi | 8046.72 里 |
| 5000 mi | 16093.4 里 |
| 10000 mi | 32186.9 里 |
Miles and li (Chinese miles) are both length units. One mile equals 3.218688 li (Chinese miles); enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 mi = 3.21869 里10 mi = 32.1869 里2.5 mi = 8.04672 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 mile?
1 mile (mi) equals 3.218688 li (Chinese mile) (里).
How do I convert miles to li (Chinese miles)?
Multiply the mile value by 3.218688 to get li (Chinese mile) — for example, 2 miles = 6.43738 li (Chinese mile).
How do I convert li (Chinese miles) back to miles?
1 li (Chinese mile) is approximately 0.310686 mile. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.