Kilometers to Feet Converter
Convert between kilometers and feet with precise calculations and bidirectional conversion
Length Converter
1 kilometer = 3,281 feet
1 foot = 0.0003048 kilometers
Conversion Result
Conversion formula: 1 km = 3,281 ft | 1 ft = 0.0003048 km
Note: Results are calculated with high precision and rounded for display
Quick Reference
Common Kilometers to Feet Conversions
| Kilometers (km) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 328.1 |
| 0.5 | 1,640.5 |
| 1 | 3,281 |
| 1.5 | 4,921.5 |
| 2 | 6,562 |
| 5 | 16,405 |
| 10 | 32,810 |
| 42.195 | 1,38,435 |
Length Units Comparison
Fun fact: The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot, while the kilometer is defined as 1,000 meters.
Practical Applications
Sports & Fitness
Running distances, marathon training
Aviation
Flight altitudes, runway lengths
Geography
Map measurements, distances
Conversion Tips
1 kilometer equals approximately 3,281 feet
Kilometers are used for long distances, feet for shorter measurements
Multiply km by 3,281 to get feet
Multiply feet by 0.0003048 to get km
Understanding Kilometers and Feet
What is a Kilometer?
A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for measuring longer distances in most countries around the world.
Common Uses of Kilometers:
- •Road distances and highway signs
- •Running and cycling race distances
- •Geographic measurements
- •Scientific and international measurements
What is a Foot?
A foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches or approximately 30.48 centimeters. It's commonly used in the United States and some other countries.
Common Uses of Feet:
- •Building heights and room dimensions
- •Aviation altitudes
- •Human height measurements
- •Construction and architecture
Conversion Formula
Kilometers to Feet:
ft = km × 3,281
Multiply the kilometer value by 3,281 to get the equivalent in feet.
Feet to Kilometers:
km = ft × 0.0003048
Multiply the feet value by 0.0003048 to get the equivalent in kilometers.
Real-World Examples
Empire State Building: 381 meters ≈ 0.38 km ≈ 1,250 ft
Marathon distance: 42.195 km = 138,435 ft