Foot (ft) to Mile (mi) Conversion

Convert foot (ft) to mile (mi) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.

About Foot (ft) to Mile (mi) Conversion

Converting from Foot (ft) to Mile (mi) is a common length conversion.

This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot (ft) and mile (mi), providing instant results with high precision.


Foot (ft)

Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is a cornerstone of the US customary and British imperial systems.

History: Dates back to ancient civilizations using human body parts for measurement. The international foot was defined in 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters to harmonize US and UK standards.

Current use: Ubiquitous in US construction (building plans), aviation (altitude in feet), and personal height measurement. Persists in the UK for informal height/weight reporting.

Mile (mi)

Definition: A mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or exactly 1,609.344 meters. It remains a primary unit for distance in the US and UK.

History: Originated from the Roman 'mille passus' (1,000 paces). The statute mile was formalized in 1593 under Queen Elizabeth I. The international mile was standardized in 1959 to align with the meter.

Current use: Dominates US transportation (road signs, speed limits) and athletics (mile runs). The UK uses miles for road distances despite metrication in other sectors.

Details

  • From: Foot (ft)
  • To: Mile (mi)
  • Formula: 1 ft = 0.0001893939 mi
  • Example: 25 ft = 0.0047348485 mi

Foot (ft) to Mile (mi) Conversion Table

Foot (ft)Mile (mi)
0.010.0000018939
0.10.0000189394
10.0001893939
20.0003787879
30.0005681818
50.0009469697
100.0018939394
200.0037878788
500.009469697
1000.0189393939
10000.1893939394