how many feet in a mile

Feet in a Mile Converter

πŸ“ Feet in a Mile Converter

πŸ›£οΈ How Many Feet in a Mile? πŸ‘Ÿ

How many feet in a mile?

πŸ‘‰ 1 mile = 5,280 feet

This conversion is part of the U.S. customary system and is essential in travel, running, road signs, land measurement, and general distance calculations.


πŸ“ Exact Answer:

  • 1 mile = 5,280 feet
  • 0.5 mile = 2,640 feet
  • 2 miles = 10,560 feet

πŸ“ Note: This applies to statute miles, which are used in the U.S. for land distance. (Nautical miles are different: 1 nautical mile = 6,076 feet.)


🎯 Why is This Important?

  • Fitness & Running: Convert miles to steps or track distance.
  • Driving: Understand road signs and GPS directions.
  • Real Estate: Measure property or land in square feet or miles.
  • Mapping: Calculate walking or hiking trails.

🧠 Quick Trick: How to Remember This

Use this old-school mnemonic:

β€œFive tomatoes” = 5-2-8-0

Just say it out loud:
"Five-two-eight-oh" = 5,280 feet in a mile

Or think of it like this:
πŸ’‘ Mile = 5 x 1,000 + 280 = 5,280 feet


πŸ“Š Quick Reference Table:

MilesFeet
15,280 ft
0.52,640 ft
210,560 ft
1052,800 ft