🛣️ Feet → Miles Converter
Turn long foot measurements into miles with supporting metric output.
Useful for road projects, athletic training plans, and mapping distances gathered in feet.
26400 feet equals
5 miles
Kilometers: 8.04672 km
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the distance in feet
Type the measurement collected by survey equipment, pedometers, or engineering plans.
Review miles
The converter divides by 5,280 to deliver distance expressed in miles.
Check kilometers
An additional metric reference supports international collaboration.
Formula
1 mile = 5,280 feet
Miles = Feet Ă· 5,280
Kilometers = Feet Ă— 0.0003048
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Converting feet to miles helps when aggregating distances from detailed measurements—such as road segments or pipeline runs—into a format that’s easier to communicate.
The conversion relies on the exact relationship defined by the U.S. survey foot. For extreme precision, ensure your measurements also use this standard.
Kilometer output provides a quick metric cross-check, which is particularly useful when coordinating with international teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert decimals?
Yes. Fractional feet convert into fractional miles, helpful for track distances or equipment specifications.
Does it work for negative distances?
Negative values represent direction and convert mathematically, though physical distances are usually non-negative.
What about yards?
Use the feet to yards converter for that specific need, or the general feet converter for multiple outputs.
Is the mile definition the same worldwide?
International miles use the same 5,280-foot definition, but some surveying contexts may use an older “survey foot” variant. Confirm the unit in your data.