Convert Miles to Feet
Miles to feet is the conversion behind that classic trivia fact — a mile is exactly 5,280 feet. It's a whole number, so the math is simple no matter how far you're going.
Miles to Feet conversion table
| Miles (mi) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,280 |
| 2 | 10,560 |
| 3 | 15,840 |
| 5 | 26,400 |
| 10 | 52,800 |
| 20 | 105,600 |
| 50 | 264,000 |
| 100 | 528,000 |
| 500 | 2,640,000 |
| 1,000 | 5,280,000 |
The formula
To convert miles to feet, multiply the distance in miles by 5,280:
feet = miles × 5,280
A worked example
Convert 5 miles to feet:
5 × 5,280 = 26,400 ft
Scale that up and 100 miles is 528,000 feet — the relationship stays exact at any distance.
Why the number is exact
The mile has been defined as exactly 5,280 feet for centuries, long before the metric-based redefinition came along. There's no rounding anywhere in this one.
When you'll use it
Trail elevation gain and distance comparisons, running track math (a mile is close to 4 laps of a quarter-mile track), and any time you need feet-level precision over a mile-scale distance.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a mile?
Exactly 5,280 feet. This is a fixed, whole-number definition, not a rounded approximation.
Is the miles to feet conversion exact?
Yes. The mile has always been defined as exactly 5,280 feet, so multiplying by 5,280 gives a precise answer with no rounding.
What's an easy way to remember miles to feet?
Just remember 5,280 — it's one of the few unit conversions worth memorizing outright, since it comes up in hiking, running, and altitude contexts constantly.