Definition: A foot is a unit of length in the Imperial system, equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
History/origin: The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot. It has been used since ancient civilizations and is now standardized in the Imperial and US customary systems.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the United States and a few other countries for measuring height, length, and distances, especially in construction and aviation.
Definition: A mile is a unit of length in the Imperial system, equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609.344 meters.
History/origin: The mile originated from the Roman 'mille passus', meaning a thousand paces. It was standardized over time, especially in English-speaking countries, to its current definition.
Current use: The mile is primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure long distances, especially in transportation and road signs.
| Feet [ft] | Miles [mi] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000189 |
| 10 | 0.001893 |
| 100 | 0.018939 |
| 500 | 0.094697 |
| 1000 | 0.189394 |
| 2000 | 0.378788 |
| 2640 | 0.5 |
| 4000 | 0.757576 |
| 5000 | 0.94697 |
| 5280 | 1 |
| 10000 | 1.89394 |
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 foot = 1 / 5280 miles ≈ 0.000189 miles
Example: convert 10,560 feet to miles:
10,560 ÷ 5,280 = 2 miles