Convert feet to kilometers

1 ft=0.0003048km

Use the converter below to change any feet value into kilometers instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

kilometers = feet × 0.0003048

Reverse

feet = kilometers × 3,280.84

Example: 10 ft × 0.0003048 = 0.003048 km.

About both units

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Foot

The foot equals 30.48 centimeters exactly and is one of the oldest length units in human history. It is the international aviation standard for altitude — commercial airliners cruise at 35,000 feet. In the US, building dimensions, human height and elevation are all expressed in feet. 1 foot = 12 inches.

Real-world: Airliners cruise at 35,000 ft (10.7 km). Mount Everest is 29,032 ft (8,849 m). A standard US ceiling is 8 ft (2.44 m).

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Kilometer

The kilometer equals 1000 meters and is the standard unit for road distances in almost every country except the US and UK. Speed limits in Europe, Asia, Australia and most of Africa are given in km/h. A kilometer is roughly 1250 adult walking steps and takes about 12 minutes on foot.

Real-world: London to Paris by Eurostar is 344 km. A full marathon is 42.195 km. Most European motorway speed limits are 120–130 km/h.

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Foot to Kilometer conversion table

Common feet to kilometers values for quick reference.

Foot (ft)	Kilometer (km)
1 ft	0.0003048 km
5 ft	0.001524 km
10 ft	0.003048 km
25 ft	0.00762 km
50 ft	0.01524 km
100 ft	0.03048 km
250 ft	0.0762 km
500 ft	0.1524 km
1,000 ft	0.3048 km
5,000 ft	1.524 km

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm exactly. Knowing feet gives you inches instantly.
For a quick metric estimate, multiply feet by 0.3 — 10 ft ≈ 3 m.
Pilots and air-traffic control use feet globally, even over metric countries.

Avoid these

Writing "6.2 ft" to mean "6 feet 2 inches" — the decimal form is 6.167 ft, not 6.2.
Confusing feet (length) with square feet (area) in US real-estate listings.
Using 0.3 instead of 0.3048 on structural drawings — errors accumulate on multi-storey buildings.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometers in a foot?

One foot equals 0.0003048 kilometers.

How do I convert feet to kilometers?

Multiply the foot value by 0.0003048 to get the equivalent in kilometers.

What is 100 feet in kilometers?

100 feet equals 0.03048 kilometers.

Is a foot bigger than a kilometer?

No. 1 foot equals 0.0003048 kilometers, so one foot is smaller.

How to convert feet to kilometers without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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