Convert Square Kilometers to Square Miles

1 km² = 0.386102 mi². Enter any value below.

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Square Kilometers to Square Miles formula

mi² = km² × 0.386102

A square kilometer is 1,000,000 square meters, or 100 hectares. A square mile is 640 acres, about 2.59 square kilometers.

Worked example

To convert 5 km², multiply by 0.386102: 5 km² × 0.386102 = 1.930511 mi².

Square Kilometers to Square Miles conversion table

Square KilometersSquare Miles
1 km²0.386102 mi²
2 km²0.772204 mi²
3 km²1.158306 mi²
4 km²1.544409 mi²
5 km²1.930511 mi²
6 km²2.316613 mi²
7 km²2.702715 mi²
8 km²3.088817 mi²
9 km²3.474919 mi²
10 km²3.861022 mi²
12 km²4.633226 mi²
15 km²5.791532 mi²
20 km²7.722043 mi²
25 km²9.652554 mi²
30 km²11.583065 mi²
40 km²15.444086 mi²
50 km²19.305108 mi²
75 km²28.957662 mi²
100 km²38.610216 mi²
250 km²96.52554 mi²
500 km²193.051079 mi²
1,000 km²386.102159 mi²

Frequently asked questions

How many square miles are in a square kilometer?

1 km² equals 0.386102 mi².

How do I convert square kilometers to square miles?

Use the formula mi² = km² × 0.386102. For example, 5 km² = 1.930511 mi².

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Uses exact, internationally defined conversion factors.