Convert Miles to Feet
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Converting Miles to Feet
Converting miles to feet is an important conversion within the imperial system, used in surveying, aviation, navigation, and understanding elevation changes in topography.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between miles and feet is: 1 mile = 5,280 feet. To convert a distance in miles to feet, multiply the mile value by 5,280.
Common Conversion Values
| Miles | Feet |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 528 |
| 0.25 | 1320 |
| 0.5 | 2640 |
| 1 | 5280 |
| 5 | 26400 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
The mile originated from the Roman 'mille passus' or 'thousand paces.' The current statute mile of 5,280 feet was established in England by a 1593 Act of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.