How to convert feet to miles
One foot equals 0.000189 miles, so multiply the number of feet by 0.000189:
mi = ft × 0.000189
ft = mi ÷ 0.000189 (1 mi = 5,280 ft)
Example: 1,000 ft → 1,000 × 0.000189 = 0.189394 mi.
Going the other way, divide by 0.000189, or multiply by 5,280; the miles to feet converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Feet | Miles | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 ft | 0.189394 mi | 1,000 ft |
| 1,320 ft | 0.25 mi | a quarter mile |
| 2,640 ft | 0.5 mi | half a mile |
| 5,280 ft | 1 mi | one mile |
| 10,000 ft | 1.8939 mi | 10,000 ft |
When you need this conversion
Divide feet by 5,280 to get miles. Elevation gain on hiking trails is often given in feet; 3,000 ft of climbing is 0.57 miles straight up, which gives a sense of how steep a route is.
Foot to mile conversion table
| ft | mi | ft | mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 ft | 0.094697 mi | 5,500 ft | 1.0417 mi |
| 1,000 ft | 0.189394 mi | 6,000 ft | 1.1364 mi |
| 1,500 ft | 0.284091 mi | 6,500 ft | 1.2311 mi |
| 2,000 ft | 0.378788 mi | 7,000 ft | 1.3258 mi |
| 2,500 ft | 0.473485 mi | 7,500 ft | 1.4205 mi |
| 3,000 ft | 0.568182 mi | 8,000 ft | 1.5152 mi |
| 3,500 ft | 0.662879 mi | 8,500 ft | 1.6099 mi |
| 4,000 ft | 0.757576 mi | 9,000 ft | 1.7046 mi |
| 4,500 ft | 0.852273 mi | 9,500 ft | 1.7992 mi |
| 5,000 ft | 0.94697 mi | 10,000 ft | 1.8939 mi |
About the units
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 metres.
- Mile (mi): 5,280 feet, exactly 1,609.344 metres.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in one foot?
One foot is 0.000189 miles. One mile is 5,280 feet.
How do I convert feet to miles?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.000189. To go back, divide by 0.000189.
What is 1,000 ft in miles?
1,000 ft = 0.189394 mi.
What is 1,320 ft in miles?
1,320 ft = 0.25 mi.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.