How to convert miles to feet
One mile equals 5,280 feet. To convert, multiply the number of miles by 5,280:
Mental-math shortcut: A mile is exactly 5,280 feet, so multiply miles by 5,280: 0.5 mi = 2,640 ft.
Example
Convert 1 miles to feet: 1 mi × 5,280 = 5,280 ft.
Miles to Feet conversion chart
| Miles (mi) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 528 |
| 0.25 | 1,320 |
| 0.5 | 2,640 |
| 0.75 | 3,960 |
| 1 | 5,280 |
| 1.5 | 7,920 |
| 2 | 10,560 |
| 3 | 15,840 |
| 5 | 26,400 |
| 10 | 52,800 |
| 26.2 | 138,336 |
What is a mile?
A mile (mi) is 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. It is the standard unit for road distances and speed limits in the United States and the United Kingdom. A marathon is 26.2 miles long.
What is a foot?
A foot (ft or ′) equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. In the US and UK it is commonly used for height (for example 5 ft 9 in), room dimensions, building plans and altitude. Three feet make one yard.
Converting the other way? Use the Feet to Miles converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is one mile?
One mile is 5,280 feet.
How do I convert miles to feet?
Multiply the value in miles by 5,280. For example, 1 mi × 5,280 = 5,280 ft.
What is 0.5 mi in feet?
0.5 mi is 2,640 feet.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Multiply feet by 0.000189 (or divide by 5,280). You can also use our Feet to Miles converter.
Why is a mile 5,280 feet?
In 1593 an English statute set the mile at 8 furlongs of 660 feet each, which is 5,280 feet. The furlong came from the length of a furrow in a plowed field.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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