Foot to Kilometer Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert feet to kilometers with our free online length converter.
Foot to Kilometer Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Foot).
- The converted value in Kilometer will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Foot to Kilometer
Converting Foot to Kilometer involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Foot = 0.0003048 kilometersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 feet: 10 × 0.0003048 = 0.003048 kilometers
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What is a Foot and a Kilometer?
The foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousand meters (1,000 m). It is commonly used to measure geographic distances.
Note: The Foot is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Kilometer belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Foot and Kilometer
The foot has been used as a unit of length since antiquity, often based on the length of a human foot. Its exact length varied significantly over time and location until the international agreement in 1959 defined it precisely in terms of the meter.
Derived directly from the meter, the kilometer was established as part of the metric system in the late 18th century to provide a larger, convenient unit for measuring longer distances, such as those between cities or the lengths of roads.
Common Uses for feet and kilometers
Explore the typical applications for both Foot (imperial/US) and Kilometer (metric) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for feet
- Human Height: Measuring human height in the US and UK.
- US Dimensions: Measuring room dimensions, furniture sizes, and building layouts in the US.
- Aviation: Aviation altitude measurements (globally).
- US Construction: Construction and surveying in the US.
- Sports Fields: Describing lengths in sports fields (e.g., American football).
Common Uses for kilometers
- Geography & Travel: Measuring distances between geographical locations (cities, countries).
- Transportation: Road signs indicating distances and speed limits (km/h) in metric countries.
- Mapping: Measuring the length of roads, rivers, or coastlines.
- Athletics: Athletic events like long-distance running (e.g., 5k, 10k, marathon).
- Logistics: Calculating travel times and fuel efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Foot (ft)
How many inches are in a foot?
There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).
How many feet are in a mile?
There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).
About Kilometer (km)
How many meters are in a kilometer?
There are exactly 1,000 meters (m) in 1 kilometer (km).
What does 'kilo' mean in kilometer?
The prefix 'kilo' denotes one thousand (1,000).
Is a kilometer longer or shorter than a mile?
A kilometer is shorter than a mile. One mile is approximately 1.609 kilometers.
Conversion Table: Foot to Kilometer
| Foot (ft) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0.002 |
| 10 | 0.003 |
| 25 | 0.008 |
| 50 | 0.015 |
| 100 | 0.031 |
| 500 | 0.152 |
| 1,000 | 0.305 |