A mile is defined as exactly 5,280 feet — a fixed conversion within the US customary length system.
How it works
Dividing feet by 5,280 gives miles; multiplying miles by 5,280 gives feet back. Type into either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This does not include the metric system — for converting between kilometers and miles, use this site’s kilometers-to-miles calculator instead.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in either feet or miles — the other field fills in automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a mile exactly 5,280 feet?
It’s a long-standing definitional relationship within the US customary and imperial measurement systems.
Where is this conversion most commonly needed?
Running and race distances, road signage, and elevation or trail-length figures given in feet.
Can this handle fractional miles?
Yes — entering 2,640 feet converts to exactly 0.5 miles, and any fractional value works the same way in both directions.
