Convert Feet to Kilometers
1 Foot (ft) = 3.0480e-4 Kilometers (km). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any foot value to kilometers, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 ft = 3.0480e-4 km
Foot to Kilometer Conversion Table
How to Convert Feet to Kilometers
To convert feet to kilometers, multiply by 0.0003048. Since 1 foot = 0.3048 m = 0.0003048 km, this gives exact results. For example, 15,000 feet × 0.0003048 = 4.572 km. In aviation, this converts altitude readings to metric.
Worked Example: Convert 3281 ft to km
Start with the value in feet
3281 ft
Apply the formula
km = 3281 × 0.0003048
Calculate the result
3281 ft = 1.000049 km
Foot to Kilometer Examples
100 ft is equal to 0.03048 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 100 ft converts to 0.03048 km.
500 ft is equal to 0.1524 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 500 ft converts to 0.1524 km.
1000 ft is equal to 0.3048 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 1000 ft converts to 0.3048 km.
3281 ft is equal to 1.000049 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 3281 ft converts to 1.000049 km.
5000 ft is equal to 1.524 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 5000 ft converts to 1.524 km.
5280 ft is equal to 1.609344 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 5280 ft converts to 1.609344 km.
10000 ft is equal to 3.048 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 10000 ft converts to 3.048 km.
26400 ft is equal to 8.04672 km. Using the formula feet × 0.0003048, 26400 ft converts to 8.04672 km.
Converting Kilometers to Feet
Need the reverse conversion? Use the table below for a quick reference converting kilometers back to feet.
| Kilometers (km) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 33 |
| 0.1 | 328 |
| 0.5 | 164 |
| 1 | 3281 |
| 2 | 6562 |
| 5 | 16404 |
Feet to Kilometers FAQ
How many km is 5280 feet?
5280 feet equals approximately 1.6093 km. Note that 5280 feet = 1 mile ≈ 1.609 km.
How do I convert feet to km?
Multiply feet by 0.0003048 to get kilometers. For example, 10,000 feet × 0.0003048 = 3.048 km.
Understanding Feet and Kilometers
What is a Foot (ft)?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. It is commonly abbreviated as ft and relates to kilometers by a factor of 3.0480e-4.
What is a Kilometer (km)?
The kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is commonly abbreviated as km and relates to feet by a factor of 3280.84.