Convert Feet to Miles
1 foot (ft) equals 0.0001893939394 miles (mi).
1 ft = 0.0001893939394 mi
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Foot to Mile
- 1 ft = 0.0001893939394 mi
- 1 mi = 5280 ft
- Example: convert 15 ft to mi: 15 ft = 15 × 0.0001893939394 mi = 0.002840909091 mi
Reference conditions. ft: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact. mi: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
mi = ft ÷ 5280
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
- 1 mi = 5280 ft = 5280 × 0.3048 m = 1609.344 m
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m ÷ 1609.344 m per mi = 0.0001893939393939 mi
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Foot definition: foot; Mile definition: mile.
Worked examples
- 5280 ft is exactly 1 mi.
5280 ft × 0.0001893939394 = 1 mi - A 10000 ft hike gains 1.893939394 mi of elevation.
10000 ft × 0.0001893939394 = 1.893939394 mi
Foot to Mile conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 0.0000946969697 mi |
| 1 ft | 0.0001893939394 mi |
| 2 ft | 0.0003787878788 mi |
| 3 ft | 0.0005681818182 mi |
| 4 ft | 0.0007575757576 mi |
| 5 ft | 0.000946969697 mi |
| 5.5 ft | 0.001041666667 mi |
| 6 ft | 0.001136363636 mi |
| 8 ft | 0.001515151515 mi |
| 10 ft | 0.001893939394 mi |
| 12 ft | 0.002272727273 mi |
| 15 ft | 0.002840909091 mi |
| 20 ft | 0.003787878788 mi |
| 25 ft | 0.004734848485 mi |
| 30 ft | 0.005681818182 mi |
| 50 ft | 0.00946969697 mi |
| 100 ft | 0.01893939394 mi |
| 500 ft | 0.0946969697 mi |
| 1000 ft | 0.1893939394 mi |
| 5280 ft | 1 mi |
| 10000 ft | 1.893939394 mi |
| 35000 ft | 6.628787879 mi |
Where it's used
Large foot values, such as altitudes and trail lengths, are converted to miles. Divide by 5280.
Foot to other length units
| Conversion | 1 ft equals |
|---|---|
| foot to meter | 0.3048 m |
| foot to kilometer | 0.0003048 km |
| foot to centimeter | 30.48 cm |
| foot to millimeter | 304.8 mm |
| foot to micrometer | 304800 µm |
| foot to nanometer | 304800000 nm |
| foot to angstrom | 3048000000 Å |
| foot to mile | 0.0001893939394 mi |
| foot to yard | 0.3333333333 yd |
| foot to inch | 12 in |
| foot to mil | 12000 mil |
| foot to nautical mile | 0.0001645788337 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a mile?
Exactly 5280.
How many miles are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.0001893939394 mi.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Multiply the value in ft by 0.0001893939394, or divide it by 5280. For example, 15 ft × 0.0001893939394 = 0.002840909091 mi.
Is the ft to mi conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot (ft)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "mile (based on the international foot)".
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