Feet to Kilometers (ft to km)

Metric Conversions.

Kilometers to Feet (Swap units)

3280.83989ft = 1km

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Feet to Kilometers formula

Kilometers = Feet / 3280.83989501

3280.83989 Feet to Kilometers calculation

Kilometers = Feet / 3280.83989501

Kilometers = 3280.83989 / 3280.84

Kilometers = 1

What is a foot?

A measurement foot, commonly referred to as a foot, is a unit of length in the imperial system of measurement. It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries that have not adopted the metric system. The foot is defined as 12 inches, and it is a constituent of larger units such as yards, and miles.

The foot has a long history and has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years. It is believed to have originated from the length of a human foot, as it was a convenient and easily reproducible reference point. Over time, the foot has been standardized to ensure consistency in measurements.

In modern usage, the foot is commonly used to measure height, distance, and length in various applications. For example, it is used in construction and architecture to measure the dimensions of buildings and structures. It is also used in sports to measure the length of a field or track. While the metric system is widely used around the world, the foot remains an important unit of measurement in certain industries and regions.

What is a kilometer?

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used to measure distances. It is equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. The prefix "kilo" in kilometer denotes a factor of 1,000, making it a larger unit compared to a meter. This unit is widely used around the world, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system.

To put it into perspective, a kilometer is roughly equivalent to 3,281 feet or 39,370 inches. In terms of everyday objects, it is approximately the distance covered in a 10-15 minute walk or the length of a typical city block. Kilometers are commonly used to measure longer distances, such as the length of a road or the distance between cities.

The use of kilometers as a unit of measurement offers several advantages. It provides a standardized and consistent way to measure distances, making it easier to communicate and compare measurements across different regions and countries. Additionally, the decimal-based nature of the metric system simplifies calculations and conversions between different units of length.

 

Feet to Kilometers table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Feet
Kilometers
0ft
0.00000km
1ft
0.00030km
2ft
0.00061km
3ft
0.00091km
4ft
0.00122km
5ft
0.00152km
6ft
0.00183km
7ft
0.00213km
8ft
0.00244km
9ft
0.00274km
10ft
0.00305km
11ft
0.00335km
12ft
0.00366km
13ft
0.00396km
14ft
0.00427km
15ft
0.00457km
16ft
0.00488km
17ft
0.00518km
18ft
0.00549km
19ft
0.00579km
20ft
0.00610km
21ft
0.00640km
22ft
0.00671km
23ft
0.00701km
24ft
0.00732km
25ft
0.00762km
26ft
0.00792km
27ft
0.00823km
28ft
0.00853km
29ft
0.00884km
30ft
0.00914km
31ft
0.00945km
32ft
0.00975km
33ft
0.01006km
34ft
0.01036km
35ft
0.01067km
36ft
0.01097km
37ft
0.01128km
38ft
0.01158km
39ft
0.01189km
40ft
0.01219km
41ft
0.01250km
42ft
0.01280km
43ft
0.01311km
44ft
0.01341km
45ft
0.01372km
46ft
0.01402km
47ft
0.01433km
48ft
0.01463km
49ft
0.01494km
50ft
0.01524km
51ft
0.01554km
52ft
0.01585km
53ft
0.01615km
54ft
0.01646km
55ft
0.01676km
56ft
0.01707km
57ft
0.01737km
58ft
0.01768km
59ft
0.01798km
60ft
0.01829km
61ft
0.01859km
62ft
0.01890km
63ft
0.01920km
64ft
0.01951km
65ft
0.01981km
66ft
0.02012km
67ft
0.02042km
68ft
0.02073km
69ft
0.02103km
70ft
0.02134km
71ft
0.02164km
72ft
0.02195km
73ft
0.02225km
74ft
0.02256km
75ft
0.02286km
76ft
0.02316km
77ft
0.02347km
78ft
0.02377km
79ft
0.02408km
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