Mile to Foot

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Result

5280

ft

Conversion rate: 1 mi = 5280 ft

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: foots = mile × 5280

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Mile Foot
0.001 mi 5.28 ft
0.01 mi 52.8 ft
0.1 mi 528 ft
1 mi 5280 ft
10 mi 52800 ft
100 mi 528000 ft
1000 mi 5280000 ft

History

Mile (mi)

The mile, symbol mi, is an imperial unit of length traditionally defined as 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. Its origin dates back to Roman times, from mille passus, meaning a thousand paces. The mile became standardized in England in the 16th century and is widely used in the United States, the UK, and some Commonwealth countries. Miles are common in road distances, running races, and nautical contexts (converted into nautical miles at sea). Despite global metric adoption, the mile’s enduring presence demonstrates its historical and practical significance in transportation and navigation.

Foot (ft)

The foot, symbolized as ft, is an imperial unit historically based on the length of the human foot. It has roots in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and medieval Europe, with standardization efforts in England during the 16th century. Today, one foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, an internationally agreed-upon measurement established in 1959. The foot is widely used in the United States for height, construction, and aviation. In metric countries, it is largely obsolete, but remains relevant in niche contexts such as building plans, sports, and woodworking. Its longevity reflects both practical utility and cultural continuity across centuries.

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