471.01 Feet To Miles

What is a Mile?

The mile is a unit of length or distance in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards. It is predominantly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other countries that use the imperial system. Miles are often used to measure long distances, such as the distance between cities or for measuring land areas.

Examples of distances in miles include the distance of a marathon (26.2 miles) and the distance between New York City and Los Angeles (approximately 2,450 miles).

Formula for Converting Miles to Feet:

To convert miles to feet, use the following formula:

feet = miles × 5,280

Example:

Convert 2 miles to feet:

feet = 2 × 5,280 = 10,560 ft

What is a Foot?

The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard. It is commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other countries that use the imperial system. Feet are often used to measure shorter distances, such as the length or width of a room or the height of a building.

Examples of distances in feet include the length of a basketball court (94 feet) and the height of the Statue of Liberty (305 feet, from heel to top of the head).

Formula for Converting Feet to Miles:

To convert feet to miles, use the following formula:

miles = feet ÷ 5,280

Example:

Convert 15,840 feet to miles:

miles = 15,840 ÷ 5,280 ≈ 3 mi

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