Mile (mi) to Foot (ft) Conversion
Convert mile (mi) to foot (ft) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Mile (mi) = 0 Foot (ft)
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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) |
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0.01 | 52.8 |
0.1 | 528 |
1 | 5280 |
2 | 10560 |
3 | 15840 |
5 | 26400 |
10 | 52800 |
20 | 105600 |
50 | 264000 |
100 | 528000 |
1000 | 5280000 |