Convert Feet to Miles

Enter the length in feet below to get the value converted to miles.

Results in Miles:

1 ft = 0.000189 mi

How to Convert Feet to Miles

Tape measures can be used to measure units of length, and a calculator can be used to convert to another unit

To convert a foot measurement to a mile measurement, multiply the length by the conversion ratio. One foot is equal to 0.000189 miles, so use this simple formula to convert:

miles = feet × 0.000189

The length in miles is equal to the feet multiplied by 0.000189.

For example, here's how to convert 5 feet to miles using the formula above.

5' = (5 × 0.000189) = 0.000947 mi

Our inch fraction calculator can add feet and miles together and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial and SI metric values.

Feet and miles are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Feet

The foot is a unit of linear length measure equal to 12 inches or ¹/₃ of a yard. Because the international yard is legally defined to be equal to exactly 0.9144 meters, one foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.

The foot is a US customary and imperial unit of length. Feet can be abbreviated as ft, for example 1 foot can be written as 1 ft.

Feet can also be denoted using the ′ symbol, otherwise know as a prime, though a single-quote (') is often used instead of the prime symbol for convenience. Using the prime, 1 ft can be written as 1′.

The foot is most commonly measured using either a standard 12" ruler or a tape measure, though there are many other measuring devices available.. Feet are sometimes referred to as linear feet, which is simply the value of a length in feet, learn more.

You might be interested in our feet and inches calculator, which can add feet with inches, centimeters, or meters.

Miles

The mile is a linear measurement of length equal to exactly 1,609.344 meters. One mile is also equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards.

The mile is a US customary and imperial unit of length. Miles can be abbreviated as mi, and are also sometimes abbreviated as m. For example, 1 mile can be written as 1 mi or 1 m.

We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.

If you need a ruler you can also download and print our free printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.

Foot Measurements and Equivalent Mile Conversions

Common foot values converted to the equivalent mile value
Feet	Miles
1'	0.000189 mi
2'	0.000379 mi
3'	0.000568 mi
4'	0.000758 mi
5'	0.000947 mi
6'	0.001136 mi
7'	0.001326 mi
8'	0.001515 mi
9'	0.001705 mi
10'	0.001894 mi
11'	0.002083 mi
12'	0.002273 mi
13'	0.002462 mi
14'	0.002652 mi
15'	0.002841 mi
16'	0.00303 mi
17'	0.00322 mi
18'	0.003409 mi
19'	0.003598 mi
20'	0.003788 mi
21'	0.003977 mi
22'	0.004167 mi
23'	0.004356 mi
24'	0.004545 mi
25'	0.004735 mi
26'	0.004924 mi
27'	0.005114 mi
28'	0.005303 mi
29'	0.005492 mi
30'	0.005682 mi
31'	0.005871 mi
32'	0.006061 mi
33'	0.00625 mi
34'	0.006439 mi
35'	0.006629 mi
36'	0.006818 mi
37'	0.007008 mi
38'	0.007197 mi
39'	0.007386 mi
40'	0.007576 mi