The Unit Converters

Foot to Kilometer

1 Foot = 0.0003048 Kilometer


Conversion Formula

To convert Foot to Kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0003048.

Foot × 0.0003048 = Kilometer

Quick Reference

ft km
1 0.0003048
5 0.001524
10 0.003048
25 0.00762
50 0.01524
100 0.03048
500 0.1524
1000 0.3048

What is Foot?

The foot (symbol: ft; plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.

Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. A single foot is comprised of 12 inches, and there are 3 feet in a yard.

Common Uses

The foot is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is commonly used to measure human height, building dimensions, and short distances. In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet around the world.

What is Kilometer?

The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).

It is a metric unit that is equal to one thousand meters (1,000 m). It is the standard unit for measuring long distances.

Common Uses

The kilometer is used globally for measuring distances between cities, the length of roads, and geographical features like mountains or coastlines. It is also the unit used for speed limits in most countries (expressed as km/h).

How many kilometer are in a foot?

There are 0.0003048 kilometer in 1 foot.


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