How to convert miles to feet
To convert a measurement in miles to feet, multiply the value by 5,280. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the meter (the SI base unit of length).
For example, to convert 5 mi to feet: 5 × 5,280 = 26,400 ft.
What is a mile?
A mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. Derived from the Roman 'mille passus' (a thousand paces), originally 5,000 Roman feet. The statute mile of 5,280 feet was established by English Parliament in 1593 and standardized internationally in 1959.
Common uses of miles include: Road distances and speed limits in the US, UK, and Myanmar; Vehicle odometer readings in imperial countries; Running and fitness tracking (mile splits); Property and real estate distance descriptions.
What is a foot?
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. One of the oldest units of measurement, based on the human foot. Used in ancient civilizations from Egypt to Rome. The international foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959.
Common uses of feet include: Human height in the US and UK (e.g. 5'10"); Room dimensions and ceiling height; Aviation altitude measurement worldwide; Construction and building codes in imperial countries.
Miles to feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 mi = 5,280 ft 5 mi = 26,400 ft 10 mi = 52,800 ft 50 mi = 264,000 ft 100 mi = 528,000 ft
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one mile?
One mile (mi) equals 5,280 feet (ft). Multiply any value in miles by 5,280 to convert to feet.
How do I convert miles to feet?
Multiply the value in miles by 5,280. For example, 5 mi × 5,280 = 26,400 ft.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.0001893939, or divide by 5,280. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the mile to foot conversion exact?
Yes, imperial-to-imperial length conversions are exact. Since 1959, one inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters, making all imperial length units exact multiples of each other.
What is the formula for miles to feet?
The formula is: ft = mi × 5,280. This is derived from the definition of both units relative to the meter (the SI base unit of length).