Feet to Miles Converter
Convert between feet and miles instantly with accurate precision
Length Conversion Calculator
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Quick Conversions
Common Conversions
| Feet | Miles | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | ≈ 0.0189 mi | Building height |
| 300 ft | ≈ 0.0568 mi | Football field |
| 1,000 ft | ≈ 0.189 mi | City block |
| 5,280 ft | = 1 mi | Exact conversion |
| 10,560 ft | = 2 mi | Short drive |
| 26,400 ft | = 5 mi | Running distance |
Conversion Facts
Mile Definition
1 mile = exactly 5,280 feet
Statutory mile definition
Precision
1 foot ≈ 0.0001893939 miles
Exact fraction: 1/5280
Origin
Roman mile = 5,000 feet
Modern mile extended to 5,280
Unit Information
Foot (ft)
- • Imperial/US customary unit
- • Based on human foot length
- • 12 inches = 1 foot
Mile (mi)
- • Long distance measurement
- • Used for roads, geography
- • 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
Quick Tips
Remember: 5,280 feet = 1 mile exactly
Feet are better for precise measurements
Miles are used for longer distances
Both units are common in the US
Understanding Feet to Miles Conversion
How to Convert Feet to Miles
Converting feet to miles is straightforward once you know the basic relationship: there are exactly 5,280 feet in one mile. This means to convert feet to miles, you divide by 5,280 or multiply by 0.0001893939 (which is 1/5280).
Conversion Formulas
Feet to Miles: miles = feet ÷ 5,280
Miles to Feet: feet = miles × 5,280
Practical Examples
Football Field
360 feet long = 0.0682 miles
City Block
~1,000 feet = 0.189 miles
Skyscraper Height
1,454 feet (Empire State) = 0.275 miles
Memory Tip: Remember "Five thousand two hundred eighty" - 5,280 feet in a mile!