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Square Kilometers to Square Miles

Convert km² to mi² quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERTED RESULT
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CONVERSION RULE

1 square kilometer equals about 0.386102 square miles.

How to use the Square Kilometers to Square Miles

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 square kilometer equals about 0.386102 square miles.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common km² to mi² conversions

km²mi²
1 km²0.386102 mi²
2 km²0.772204 mi²
5 km²1.930511 mi²
10 km²3.861022 mi²
20 km²7.722043 mi²
50 km²19.305108 mi²

Example

For example, entering 1 km² gives approximately 0.386102 mi² using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The Square Kilometers to Square Miles converts a value from km² to mi² using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 square kilometer equals about 0.386102 square miles.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.