How to convert miles to feet
One mile equals 5,280 feet, so multiply the number of miles by 5,280:
ft = mi × 5,280
mi = ft ÷ 5,280 (1 ft = 0.000189 mi)
Example: 0.1 mi → 0.1 × 5,280 = 528 ft.
Going the other way, divide by 5,280, or multiply by 0.000189; the feet to miles converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Miles | Feet | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 528 ft | a tenth of a mile |
| 0.25 mi | 1,320 ft | a quarter mile (drag-strip length) |
| 0.5 mi | 2,640 ft | half a mile |
| 1 mi | 5,280 ft | one mile |
| 2 mi | 10,560 ft | two miles |
When you need this conversion
A mile is exactly 5,280 feet. Drag strips run a quarter mile (1,320 ft), and running tracks of 400 m are about a quarter mile too. Aviation and road-sign distances sometimes switch between miles and feet when you get close to a turn or runway.
Mile to foot conversion table
| mi | ft | mi | ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 528 ft | 1.1 mi | 5,808 ft |
| 0.2 mi | 1,056 ft | 1.2 mi | 6,336 ft |
| 0.3 mi | 1,584 ft | 1.3 mi | 6,864 ft |
| 0.4 mi | 2,112 ft | 1.4 mi | 7,392 ft |
| 0.5 mi | 2,640 ft | 1.5 mi | 7,920 ft |
| 0.6 mi | 3,168 ft | 1.6 mi | 8,448 ft |
| 0.7 mi | 3,696 ft | 1.7 mi | 8,976 ft |
| 0.8 mi | 4,224 ft | 1.8 mi | 9,504 ft |
| 0.9 mi | 4,752 ft | 1.9 mi | 10,032 ft |
| 1 mi | 5,280 ft | 2 mi | 10,560 ft |
About the units
- Mile (mi): 5,280 feet, exactly 1,609.344 metres.
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 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 feet are in one mile?
One mile is 5,280 feet. One foot is 0.000189 miles.
How do I convert miles to feet?
Multiply the value in miles by 5,280. To go back, divide by 5,280.
What is 0.1 mi in feet?
0.1 mi = 528 ft.
What is 0.25 mi in feet?
0.25 mi = 1,320 ft.
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.