Convert square kilometers to square miles

1 km² = 0.38610216 mi². Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 square kilometer equals

0.38610216square miles

1 km² = 0.38610216 mi²

The formula

Square kilometers and square miles both measure area from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

mi² = km² × 0.3861021585

Going the other way? Convert square miles to square kilometers.

Square kilometers to square miles table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Square kilometers (km²)Square miles (mi²)
10.386102
20.772204
31.1583
41.5444
51.9305
62.3166
72.7027
83.0888
93.4749
103.861
155.7915
207.722
259.6526
3011.5831
4015.4441
5019.3051
7528.9577
10038.6102
25096.5255
500193.05
1,000386.1

Questions people ask

How many square miles are in a square kilometer?
One square kilometer equals 0.3861021585 square miles.
How do I convert square kilometers to square miles by hand?
Multiply the number of square kilometers by 0.3861021585. For a rough check, 0.386 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 square kilometer in square miles?
1 square kilometer is 0.38610216 square miles.

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