Convert mile to foot
Facts about the Mile
A mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers.
The word 'mile' comes from the Latin 'mille passus', or 'a thousand paces'. It originated in Roman times and remains in use today, especially in the U.S. and U.K.
Used for measuring road distances, speed limits, and race lengths (e.g., the mile run).
1 mi = 5280 ft = 1.60934 km = 1760 yd
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | ft | 5280 |
| 1 mi | km | 1.60934 |
| 1 mi | yd | 1760 |
Facts about the Foot
A foot is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters in the imperial system.
Originally based on the length of a human foot, the foot has persisted for centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Used for measuring height, building dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.
1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | in | 12 |
| 1 ft | m | 0.3048 |
| 1 ft | cm | 30.48 |