Miles to Feet Converter — Convert mi to ft Instantly

About Miles to Feet Conversion

Miles (mi) and feet (ft) are both U.S. customary units used in road signage, property descriptions, sports timing, and construction takeoffs. Converting mi → ft helps you translate high-level distances into actionable, job-site-friendly numbers without introducing rounding drift—because the relationship is defined: 1 mile = 5,280 feet.

Use this page when you need quick precision for estimating fence runs, calculating race splits, converting map scales, or aligning plans that mix miles for overview and feet for detail. For the broader set of measurement tools, our length unit conversion tools hub keeps everything consistent and easy to navigate.

Miles to Feet Formula

Exact relationship

Use the factor method:

feet = miles × 5,280

Example:

1.75 mi = 1.75 × 5,280 = 9,240 ft

Reverse calculation (ft → mi)

Divide by 5,280: miles = feet ÷ 5,280.

What is a Mile?

A (statute) mile equals 5,280 feet. It’s standard on U.S. highways, many automotive dashboards, and in communities that track pace per mile. (For maritime and aviation, use nautical miles instead.)

What is a Foot?

A foot equals 12 inches. It’s the go-to unit on plans and elevations, ceiling heights, and construction details. For finish work, it’s common to drop to inches to reduce ambiguity on cut lists.

Step-by-Step: Converting mi to ft

Write your distance in miles (decimals are fine).
Multiply by 5,280.
Label the result in feet (ft). If needed, convert to inches by multiplying feet by 12.

Example walkthrough (route detailing):

Input:  2.4 mi
Feet:   2.4 × 5,280 = 12,672 ft
Inches: 12,672 × 12 = 152,064 in (if required)

Common Conversions

Handy table for travel, sports & planning

Miles (mi)	Feet (ft)
0.1	528
0.25	1,320
0.5	2,640
1	5,280
2	10,560
5	26,400
10	52,800
26.2	138,336

Precision, Rounding & Significant Figures

Everyday rounding

For travel estimates and event layouts, whole feet or one decimal is usually enough. This tool shows five decimals to make the math transparent—round to your audience and tolerance.

Consistent documentation

Keep significant figures aligned with your measuring tools. Include the exact factor (×5,280) in spreadsheet notes so teams can reproduce your results precisely.

Use Cases of MI → FT

🛣️ Road & trails: Convert waypoints and segments to feet for signage and precise stake spacing.
🏃 Athletics: Translate mile splits to feet for interval markings and track planning.
📐 Construction: Move from high-level mile specs to detailed feet for takeoffs and BOMs.
🧭 Mapping & GIS: Align datasets where base maps are mile-based but overlays require feet.
🏞️ Land & property: Express deed or survey descriptions in feet when plans demand it.

Related Length Converters

Quick Reference Table

Feet (ft)	Miles (mi)
528	0.1
1,000	0.18939
1,320	0.25
2,640	0.5
5,280	1
10,000	1.89394
26,400	5
52,800	10

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert miles to feet?

Use the exact formula: feet = miles × 5,280. Because 1 mile equals exactly 5,280 feet, multiply any mile value by 5,280 to get feet.

What is 1 mile in feet?

1 mile = 5,280 feet, exactly.

How many feet are in 0.25 miles?

0.25 × 5,280 = 1,320 feet.

Is the mile-to-foot conversion exact?

Yes. The (statute) mile is defined as exactly 5,280 international feet. Any differences you see elsewhere are just display rounding.

What’s a quick mental estimate from miles to feet?

Think in tenths: 0.1 mi = 528 ft. So 0.3 mi ≈ 1,584 ft, 1.5 mi = 7,920 ft, etc.

Does this apply to nautical miles?

No. Nautical miles (NM) are different, used in aviation and maritime navigation. 1 NM = 6,076.11549 ft (approx). Use a dedicated converter for NM.

What about survey feet or specialized projects?

This tool uses the international foot (the common default). Some legacy surveying documents used a slightly different survey foot. Follow the unit standard specified in your project docs.

Should I present results in feet only, or feet and inches?

For long runs and plans, feet are clear. For finish work, convert feet to inches (×12) to avoid mixed units on cut sheets.

Why do different websites show slightly different numbers?

They may round at different decimal places. This tool uses exact factors internally and displays five decimals for transparency.

How do I convert feet back to miles?

Use miles = feet ÷ 5,280. Example: 10,560 ft ÷ 5,280 = 2 miles.

Tips for Working with Feet

Convert feet to inches (×12) when you need fine-grained cut lists.
Round once at the end of a calculation chain—avoid rounding at each step.
When collaborating internationally, add a metric column (meters or centimeters) to minimize ambiguity.