Convert feet to miles
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to mile [mi].
Foot (ft)
The foot (ft) is a non-SI unit of length used primarily in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters (30.48 cm). The foot is commonly divided into 12 inches.
Conversion Foot to Other Units:
- 1 foot = 12 inches (in)
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters (cm)
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters (m)
- 1 foot = 0.000189394 miles (mi)
- 1 foot ≈ 0.333 yards (yd)
Where is Foot (ft) Used?
The foot (ft) is commonly used in countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for various measurements. It is widely used in construction to measure room dimensions, building heights, and materials; in aviation, where altitudes are typically measured in feet (e.g., 30,000 feet); in sports, to measure courts and fields (e.g., basketball courts and football fields); in real estate to calculate square footage of homes or land; and for human height, where it is commonly expressed in feet and inches (e.g., 5'9" for height). Despite the global trend toward the metric system, the foot remains an essential unit in these areas.
Historical Origin of the Foot:
The foot has ancient origins, dating back to the Romans and Greeks. It was originally based on the length of a human foot. Various countries had different definitions of the foot until the international standard of 0.3048 meters was adopted in 1959.
Mile (mi)
A mile (mi) is a unit of length or distance used primarily in the imperial system. It is used in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. One mile is defined as 1,609.34 meters or approximately 1.609 kilometers.
Conversion Mile to Other Units:
- 1 mile = 1,609.34 meters
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 km = 0.621371 miles
Where is the Mile Used?
Miles are used in countries like the United States, the UK, and some others that use the imperial system. It is common for measuring distances on highways, by foot for long-distance running (e.g., marathons), or even in nautical miles for maritime or air navigation.
Historical Origin of Mile:
The mile originated from the Roman unit of measurement, the "mille passus," meaning "thousand paces." It was standardized to 5,000 Roman feet, which was about 1,480 meters. Over time, the mile has undergone slight variations, but the modern mile used today in the United States and the UK is defined as 1,609.34 meters.
Foot to Mile Conversion Table
| Foot [ft] | Mile [mi] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.0000018939 mi |
| 0.1 ft | 0.0000189394 mi |
| 1 ft | 0.0001893939 mi |
| 2 ft | 0.0003787879 mi |
| 3 ft | 0.0005681818 mi |
| 4 ft | 0.0007575758 mi |
| 5 ft | 0.0009469697 mi |
| 6 ft | 0.0011363636 mi |
| 7 ft | 0.0013257576 mi |
| 8 ft | 0.0015151515 mi |
| 9 ft | 0.0017045455 mi |
| 10 ft | 0.0018939394 mi |
| 20 ft | 0.0037878788 mi |
| 50 ft | 0.009469697 mi |
| 100 ft | 0.0189393939 mi |
| 1000 ft | 0.1893939394 mi |
How to Convert Foot to Mile
1 ft = 0.0001893939 mi
1 mi = 5280 ft
Example: convert 15 ft to mi:
15 ft = 15 / 5280 mi = 0.0028409091 mi