Feet to Miles
Type a value in either box to convert between feet and miles. The factor is 0.000189394.
| Feet | Miles |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.000189 mi |
| 2 ft | 0.000379 mi |
| 3 ft | 0.000568 mi |
| 5 ft | 0.000947 mi |
| 10 ft | 0.001894 mi |
| 25 ft | 0.004735 mi |
| 50 ft | 0.00947 mi |
| 100 ft | 0.018939 mi |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Feet field.
- The Miles figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Miles field converts back to Feet the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Feet to Miles formula
The factor from feet to miles is 0.000189393939.
mi = ft × 0.000189393939
Put another way, one foot is exactly 1/5,280 of a mile.
Why this factor: the foot and the mile are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.000189393939 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.000189393939 — or use the Miles to Feet converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 12 ft and multiply by the factor 0.000189393939: the result is 0.002273 mi.
12 ft × 0.000189393939 = 0.002273 mi
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
What is a mile?
The statute mile is the standard long-distance unit in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Definition: Defined as 5,280 feet, which since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement makes it exactly 1,609.344 meters.
Where it is used: US and UK road signs, speed limits, running races, and vehicle odometers.
Worth knowing: Distinct from the nautical mile (1,852 m), which is about 15% longer and used at sea and in the air.
Feet vs Miles
The foot and the mile belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.000189393939 miles.
What is the formula to convert feet to miles?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.000189393939. To reverse it, divide by 0.000189393939 instead.
How do I convert miles back to feet?
Divide by 0.000189393939, which is the same as multiplying by 5280.
How many miles are in 10 feet?
10 ft works out to 0.001894 mi.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the foot defined?
Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.