Convert Feet to Miles
1 Foot (ft) = 0.000189 Miles (mi). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any foot value to miles, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 ft = 0.000189 mi
Foot to Mile Conversion Table
How to Convert Feet to Miles
To convert feet to miles, divide by 5280. One mile = 5280 feet by definition. For example, 26,400 feet ÷ 5280 = 5 miles. For a quick estimate, divide feet by 5000 (which overestimates by about 5.6%).
Foot to Mile Examples
1 ft is equal to 0.000189 mi. Using the formula feet ÷ 5280, 1 ft converts to 0.000189 mi.
2 ft is equal to 0.000379 mi. Using the formula feet ÷ 5280, 2 ft converts to 0.000379 mi.
3 ft is equal to 0.000568 mi. Using the formula feet ÷ 5280, 3 ft converts to 0.000568 mi.
4 ft is equal to 0.000758 mi. Using the formula feet ÷ 5280, 4 ft converts to 0.000758 mi.
5 ft is equal to 0.000947 mi. Using the formula feet ÷ 5280, 5 ft converts to 0.000947 mi.
Feet to Miles FAQ
How many feet is 1 mile?
1 mile equals exactly 5280 feet.
How many miles is 10,000 feet?
10,000 feet equals approximately 1.894 miles.
Why is a mile 5280 feet?
The statute mile was standardized by an act of the English Parliament in 1593, defining it as 5280 feet (8 furlongs of 660 feet each).