Convert Feet to Miles
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Converting Feet to Miles
Converting feet to miles is useful in surveying, hiking, aviation, and understanding elevation changes in topography, particularly in countries using the imperial measurement system.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between feet and miles is: 1 mile = 5,280 feet. To convert a distance in feet to miles, divide the feet value by 5,280.
Common Conversion Values
| Feet | Miles |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 0.189394 |
| 2640 | 0.5 |
| 5280 | 1 |
| 10000 | 1.89394 |
| 26400 | 5 |
Unit Definitions
Feet
The foot (plural: feet, symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard.
Miles
The mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or about 1.609 kilometers.
Historical Context
The relationship between feet and miles was standardized in England by a 1593 Act of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, establishing the statute mile as 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.