There are 5,280 feet in a statute mile. Pilots, hikers and runners use this to translate elevation or track lengths into miles.
How to use the Feet to Miles Converter
- Type the number of feet into the Feet field. Decimals such as 2,640 are fine.
- Read the answer in Miles – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Miles and the feet are recalculated.
- Press Copy results to copy both values with the page title, or Copy link to share this exact conversion.
This page converts only ft ⇄ mi. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one foot equals 0.00018939394 miles. The calculator multiplies the number of feet you type by 0.00018939394 to give miles, and when you type into the miles field it divides by the same factor to give feet. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the feet always doubles the miles. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert feet to miles
- Write down the value in feet, for example 5,280 ft.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.00018939394 (because 1 foot = 0.00018939394 mi).
- 5,280 × 0.00018939394 = 1 mi.
- To go back from miles to feet, divide by 0.00018939394 – or multiply by 5,280.
ft to mi conversion table
| Feet | Miles | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | 0.018939394 mi | 1 mi | 5,280 ft |
| 500 ft | 0.09469697 mi | 2 mi | 10,560 ft |
| 1,000 ft | 0.18939394 mi | 5 mi | 26,400 ft |
| 2,640 ft | 0.5 mi | 10 mi | 52,800 ft |
| 5,280 ft | 1 mi | 20 mi | 105,600 ft |
| 10,000 ft | 1.8939394 mi | 50 mi | 264,000 ft |
| 20,000 ft | 3.7878788 mi | 100 mi | 528,000 ft |
| 29,032 ft | 5.4984848 mi | 1,000 mi | 5,280,000 ft |
| 35,000 ft | 6.6287879 mi |
What is a foot?
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide.
What is a mile?
The statute mile is 5,280 feet, exactly 1,609.344 m. U.S. and UK road signs, speed limits and running races such as the mile and the marathon (26.2 mi) use it.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply feet by about 0.00019 to get miles; the error is about 0.3%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in).
Formula
1 ft = 0.00018939394 mi1 mi = 5,280 ftmi = ft × 0.00018939394Worked example
Inputs — Feet: 5,280 ft.
Results — Miles = 1 mi.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet in a mile?
5,280.
How many miles is 10,000 feet?
About 1.894 miles.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.00018939394. For example, 5,280 ft × 0.00018939394 = 1 mi.
How do I convert miles back to feet?
Divide by 0.00018939394 (or multiply by 5,280), or simply type the value into the miles field above.
What is 100 ft in miles?
100 ft = 0.018939394 mi.
What is 1,000 ft in miles?
1,000 ft = 0.18939394 mi.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between feet and miles. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the Feet to Miles Converter use?
1 ft = 0.00018939394 mi.