Mile (mi) to Foot (ft) Conversion

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

About Mile (mi) to Foot (ft) Conversion

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

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


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.

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.

Details

  • From: Mile (mi)
  • To: Foot (ft)
  • Formula: 1 mi = 5280.0000000000 ft
  • Example: 25 mi = 132000.0000000000 ft

Mile (mi) to Foot (ft) Conversion Table

Mile (mi)Foot (ft)
0.0152.8
0.1528
15280
210560
315840
526400
1052800
20105600
50264000
100528000
10005280000

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