Feet to Kilometers Calculator | Convert ft to km Instantly

Feet to Kilometers Calculator

Convert feet (ft) to kilometers (km) instantly with our easy-to-use calculator

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Feet (ft)

0 ft 2,500 ft 5,000 ft 7,500 ft 10,000 ft

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Conversion Result

Result in Kilometers:

0.0003048 km

Conversion Formula:

1 ft = 1 × 0.0003048 = 0.0003048 km

Visual Comparison:

1 ft

0.0003048 km

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What is a Foot (ft)?

A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It’s defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.

1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet

The foot is commonly used in the United States for everyday measurements of height and short distances.

What is a Kilometer (km)?

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It’s the primary unit used for measuring medium distances in most countries around the world.

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
1 kilometer = 3,280.84 feet

Kilometers are used globally for road distances, mapping, and general geographic measurements.

Feet to Kilometers Conversion Table

Feet (ft)	Kilometers (km)	Feet (ft)	Kilometers (km)
1 ft	0.0003048 km	100 ft	0.03048 km
5 ft	0.001524 km	250 ft	0.0762 km
10 ft	0.003048 km	500 ft	0.1524 km
20 ft	0.006096 km	1,000 ft	0.3048 km
30 ft	0.009144 km	5,000 ft	1.524 km
40 ft	0.012192 km	10,000 ft	3.048 km
50 ft	0.01524 km	25,000 ft	7.62 km
75 ft	0.02286 km	100,000 ft	30.48 km

Common Conversions and Practical Examples

Common Feet to Kilometers Conversions

Average Human Height: 5.5 feet ≈ 0.001676 kilometers
Football Field Length: 300 feet ≈ 0.09144 kilometers
Empire State Building: 1,454 feet ≈ 0.443 kilometers
One Mile: 5,280 feet ≈ 1.609 kilometers
Mount Everest: 29,032 feet ≈ 8.849 kilometers

When to Use Each Unit

Understanding when to use feet or kilometers can make measurements more intuitive:

Use Feet For:

Human height
Room dimensions
Short distances
Building heights
Home improvement

Use Kilometers For:

Road distances
Hiking trails
Running/cycling routes
Geographic distances
International travel

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert from feet to kilometers?

To convert feet to kilometers, multiply the number of feet by 0.0003048. This conversion factor comes from the definition of 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, and 1 kilometer = 1000 meters.

Why would I need to convert feet to kilometers?

You might need to convert between these units when working with international measurements, comparing distances between countries with different systems, or when working with scientific data that uses the metric system.

How many feet are in one kilometer?

There are 3,280.84 feet in one kilometer. This means a kilometer is slightly more than 3/5 of a mile, or a little over 3,000 feet.

Is a foot exactly 0.3048 kilometers?

No, one foot is exactly 0.0003048 kilometers (with the decimal point in the correct position). It’s equal to 0.3048 meters, or 30.48 centimeters.

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1 ft = 30.48 cm

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Convert from feet to inches for everyday measurement tasks.

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