Kilometers to Feet Converter

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1 km = 3,280.839895 ft
1 km = 3280' 10 5/64"

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How to Convert Kilometers to Feet

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To convert a measurement in kilometers to a measurement in feet, multiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 3,280.839895 feet/kilometer.

Since one kilometer is equal to 3,280.839895 feet, you can use this simple formula to convert:

feet = kilometers × 3,280.839895

The length in feet is equal to the length in kilometers multiplied by 3,280.839895.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilometers to feet using the formula above.
feet = (5 km × 3,280.839895) = 16,404.199475'

How Many Feet Are in a Kilometer?

There are 3,280.839895 feet in a kilometer, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 km = 3,280.839895'

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

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

What is a Kilometer?

One kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters, which are defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in a 1/299,792,458 second time interval.[1] One kilometer is equal to 0.621371 miles.

The kilometer, or kilometre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilometers can be abbreviated as km; for example, 1 kilometer can be written as 1 km.

Learn more about kilometers.

What is a Foot?

The foot is a unit of length measurement 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.[2]

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

Measurements in feet are most commonly taken 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 are simply a measurement of length in feet.

You might be interested in our feet and inches calculator, which can add feet with other units of measurement such as inches, centimeters, or meters.

Learn more about feet.

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 a combination of both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.

Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.

Kilometer to Foot Conversion Table

Table showing various kilometer measurements converted to feet.
Kilometers Feet
0.001 km 3.2808'
0.002 km 6.5617'
0.003 km 9.8425'
0.004 km 13.12'
0.005 km 16.4'
0.006 km 19.69'
0.007 km 22.97'
0.008 km 26.25'
0.009 km 29.53'
0.01 km 32.81'
0.02 km 65.62'
0.03 km 98.43'
0.04 km 131.23'
0.05 km 164.04'
0.06 km 196.85'
0.07 km 229.66'
0.08 km 262.47'
0.09 km 295.28'
0.1 km 328.08'
0.2 km 656.17'
0.3 km 984.25'
0.4 km 1,312'
0.5 km 1,640'
0.6 km 1,969'
0.7 km 2,297'
0.8 km 2,625'
0.9 km 2,953'
1 km 3,281'

References

  1. Ambler Thompson and Barry N. Taylor, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://physics.nist.gov/cuu/pdf/sp811.pdf
  2. National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Survey Foot: Revised Unit Conversion Factors, https://www.nist.gov/pml/us-surveyfoot/revised-unit-conversion-factors

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