Convert Feet to Miles

To convert feet to miles, use the fact that 1 mile = 5,280 feet.

• Formula: miles = feet ÷ 5,280

• Steps:

  1. Take the number of feet.
  2. Divide by 5,280.
  3. The result is miles.

• Example: 10,560 feet ÷ 5,280 = 2 miles

For a quick check, 5,280 feet = 1 mile, and 2,640 feet = 0.5 mile.

How many feet are in a mile?

There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile. This is the standard length of a mile in the United States and other places that use U.S. customary units.

How do you convert feet to miles?

To convert feet to miles, divide the number of feet by 5,280.
Formula: miles = feet ÷ 5,280

What is 1,000 feet in miles?

1,000 feet = 0.1894 miles (rounded to 4 decimals).
Work: 1,000 ÷ 5,280 = 0.189393...

What is 5,280 feet in miles?

5,280 feet = 1 mile. This is the exact definition for miles and feet in U.S. customary units.

What is 10,000 feet in miles?

10,000 feet = 1.8939 miles (rounded to 4 decimals).
Work: 10,000 ÷ 5,280 = 1.893939...

What is 20,000 feet in miles?

20,000 feet = 3.7879 miles (rounded to 4 decimals).
Work: 20,000 ÷ 5,280 = 3.787878...

How many miles are in 100 feet?

100 feet = 0.0189 miles (rounded to 4 decimals).
Work: 100 ÷ 5,280 = 0.018939...

How many miles are in 500 feet?

500 feet = 0.0947 miles (rounded to 4 decimals).
Work: 500 ÷ 5,280 = 0.094696...

How many miles are in 2,640 feet?

2,640 feet = 0.5 miles.
This works because 2,640 is half of 5,280.

How do you convert miles to feet?

To convert miles to feet, multiply the number of miles by 5,280.
Formula: feet = miles × 5,280

Why is a mile 5,280 feet?

A mile equals 5,280 feet because it matches the long-used statute mile. Over time, this length became the standard for roads, land, and travel in U.S. customary units.

Are feet to miles conversions exact?

The conversion 1 mile = 5,280 feet is exact in U.S. customary units. Results can still look rounded when you limit decimals.

How many decimal places should you use for feet to miles?

It depends on your need.

• For quick estimates: 2 decimals often works.
• For maps, runs, and travel: 3 to 4 decimals gives better detail.
• For survey work: use more decimals to reduce rounding error.

What’s a quick way to estimate feet to miles without a calculator?

Use this simple shortcut:

• 5,000 feet is about 1 mile (a little short).
• 10,000 feet is about 2 miles (a little short).
  For a closer estimate, remember 1,000 feet is about 0.19 miles.

Is a mile the same in every country?

Not always. The statute mile is 5,280 feet. Some places may use kilometers instead, and there is also a nautical mile used for sea and air travel, which is a different unit.

What’s the difference between a mile and a nautical mile in feet?

A statute mile is 5,280 feet. A nautical mile is 6,076.12 feet (about). They are not the same, so use the right one for your task.

How do you convert square feet to square miles?

Square units don’t convert the same way as length.

• 1 square mile = 27,878,400 square feet
  To convert square feet to square miles, divide by 27,878,400.