Convert Feet to Miles
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to mile [mi], or vice versa.
Foot
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. There are 12 inches in a foot and 3 feet in a yard.
History/origin: The term "foot" is based on the human foot. In ancient times, the length of the foot was used as a standard unit of measurement. However, the size of a foot varied from person to person and region to region. Over time, standards were developed to normalize the unit.
Current use: The foot is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is used in many contexts, including measuring height, length, and distance.
Mile
Definition: A mile (symbol: mi or m) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, and is approximately equal to 1,609 meters.
History/origin: The mile originates from the Roman mile, "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." A pace was considered two steps, and the Roman mile was approximately 5,000 Roman feet. Over time, the definition of the mile varied across different regions and time periods.
Current use: The mile is primarily used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other English-speaking countries for measuring longer distances, especially in road distances and sporting events like running races.