Miles to Feet conversion

How to convert miles to feet?

To convert miles to feet, you'll use the fact that there are 5280 feet in one mile. Here's the conversion step-by-step:

1 mile = 5280 feet

So, to convert 1 mile to feet: $1 \text{ mile} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 5280 \text{ feet}$

Real-World Examples of Miles in Various Quantities

1. Half Marathon Distance (13.1 Miles):

   • Calculation: $13.1 \text{ miles} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 69,168 \text{ feet}$
   • A half marathon is 69,168 feet long.

2. Distance Between Cities:

   • For example, the driving distance from San Francisco, CA, to Los Angeles, CA, is roughly 380 miles.
   • Calculation: $380 \text{ miles} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 2,006,400 \text{ feet}$
   • The distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles is approximately 2,006,400 feet.

3. Length of the Appalachian Trail (Approx. 2,200 Miles):

   • Calculation: $2200 \text{ miles} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 11,616,000 \text{ feet}$
   • The Appalachian Trail is approximately 11,616,000 feet long.

4. Width of the United States (Approx. 2,800 Miles):

   • Calculation: $2800 \text{ miles} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 14,784,000 \text{ feet}$
   • The width of the contiguous United States is approximately 14,784,000 feet.

These examples show how you can convert various quantities of miles into feet using the conversion factor of 5280 feet per mile.