Convert Li (Chinese Mile) (里) to Kilometers (km)
Looking for a fast 里 to km conversion? The relationship is fixed: 1 里 = 0.5 km, which means you divide the value by 2.
Formula
1 里 = 0.5 km
To convert 里 to km, divide the value by 2.
Conversion Table
| Li (Chinese Mile) (里) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 里 | 0.005 km |
| 0.1 里 | 0.05 km |
| 0.5 里 | 0.25 km |
| 1 里 | 0.5 km |
| 2 里 | 1 km |
| 3 里 | 1.5 km |
| 5 里 | 2.5 km |
| 10 里 | 5 km |
| 15 里 | 7.5 km |
| 20 里 | 10 km |
| 25 里 | 12.5 km |
| 50 里 | 25 km |
| 100 里 | 50 km |
| 250 里 | 125 km |
| 500 里 | 250 km |
| 1000 里 | 500 km |
| 2500 里 | 1250 km |
| 5000 里 | 2500 km |
| 10000 里 | 5000 km |
| 50000 里 | 25000 km |
Common 里 to km Examples
- 1 里 = 0.5 km
- 5 里 = 2.5 km
- 10 里 = 5 km
- 25 里 = 12.5 km
- 50 里 = 25 km
- 100 里 = 50 km
- 500 里 = 250 km
- 1000 里 = 500 km
About the units
Li (Chinese Mile) (里) — The li (里) is the Chinese mile, fixed at exactly 500 m in the modern system. Historic distances — like the length of the Great Wall (万里长城, "wall of 10,000 li") — are quoted in li.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 里 and km?
Both measure Length, but they belong to different unit systems or scales, which is why a conversion factor is needed between them.
Why are there different units for Length?
Different regions and industries developed their own Length standards over time. International trade and science later required conversion tools to bridge them.
How many decimal places should I keep when converting 里 to km?
For everyday use, 2 to 4 decimal places are enough. Scientific or engineering work may require 6 or more.
Can I convert km back to 里?
Yes. Simply invert the ratio: divide the km value by 0.5 to get the equivalent in 里.
How do I convert 里 to km by hand?
Take the value in 里 and divide the value by 2. The result is the same value expressed in km.
Is the conversion from 里 to km exact?
The ratio 0.5 is defined to high precision and is exact for most practical purposes. Rounding only matters when many decimal places are needed.