Feet to Miles (ft to mi) Converter

Q: How do I convert feet to miles?

To convert feet to miles, divide by 5,280. The formula is mi = ft ÷ 5,280.

Feet to Miles

1 foot = 0.000189393939 miles. To convert feet (ft) to miles (mi), divide by 5,280.

Feet (ft)

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Miles (mi)

How to convert feet to miles

mi = ft ÷ 5,280

Example: convert 8 feet to miles.
8 ft ÷ 5,280 = 0.001515151515 mi

The same relationship in reverse: 1 mile = 5,280 feet, so you can also multiply by 0.000189393939. Need the other direction? Use the miles to feet converter.

You will typically need this conversion for aviation, hiking elevation gain and US land surveys.

Feet to Miles conversion chart

Feet (ft)	Miles (mi)
1 ft	0.00018939394 mi
2 ft	0.00037878788 mi
3 ft	0.00056818182 mi
4 ft	0.00075757576 mi
5 ft	0.0009469697 mi
6 ft	0.0011363636 mi
7 ft	0.0013257576 mi
8 ft	0.0015151515 mi
9 ft	0.0017045455 mi
10 ft	0.0018939394 mi
15 ft	0.0028409091 mi
20 ft	0.0037878788 mi
25 ft	0.0047348485 mi
30 ft	0.0056818182 mi
40 ft	0.0075757576 mi
50 ft	0.009469697 mi
75 ft	0.014204545 mi
100 ft	0.018939394 mi
250 ft	0.047348485 mi
500 ft	0.09469697 mi
1,000 ft	0.18939394 mi

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Foot (ft)

Twelve inches, or exactly 0.3048 m. Used for height in the US and UK, aircraft altitude and building dimensions.

Mile (mi)

The international statute mile: 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 m. Used for road distances and speed limits in the US and UK.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles are in a foot?

1 foot = 0.000189393939 miles. Going the other way, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.

How do I convert feet to miles?

To convert feet to miles, divide by 5,280. The formula is mi = ft ÷ 5,280.

What is 8 ft in mi?

8 feet is 0.001515151515 miles (8 ft ÷ 5,280 = 0.001515151515 mi).