Miles to Feet
Type a value in either box to convert between miles and feet. The factor is 5280.
| Miles | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5280 ft |
| 2 mi | 10560 ft |
| 3 mi | 15840 ft |
| 5 mi | 26400 ft |
| 10 mi | 52800 ft |
| 25 mi | 132000 ft |
| 50 mi | 264000 ft |
| 100 mi | 528000 ft |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Miles field.
- The Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet field converts back to Miles the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Miles to Feet formula
The factor from miles to feet is 5280.
ft = mi × 5280
Put another way, one mile is exactly 5,280 feet.
Why this factor: the mile and the foot are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 5280 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 5280 — or use the Feet to Miles converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 12 mi and multiply by the factor 5280: the result is 63360 ft.
12 mi × 5280 = 63360 ft
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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.
Miles vs Feet
The mile and the foot 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 feet are in a mile?
One mile equals 5280 feet.
What is the formula to convert miles to feet?
Multiply the number of miles by 5280. To reverse it, divide by 5280 instead.
How do I convert feet back to miles?
Divide by 5280, which is the same as multiplying by 0.000189393939.
How many feet are in 10 miles?
10 mi works out to 52800 ft.
Is there anything to watch out for with miles?
Distinct from the nautical mile (1,852 m), which is about 15% longer and used at sea and in the air.
How is the mile defined?
Defined as 5,280 feet, which since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement makes it exactly 1,609.344 meters.