Convert kilometer to foot
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to kilometer.
1 km = 3280.83989501 ft. To convert kilometer to foot, multiply the value by 3280.83989501; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.0003048 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 3280.83989501 ft
- 1 ft = 0.0003048 km
- 10 km = 32808.3989501 ft
- 100 km = 328083.989501 ft
How to Convert Kilometer to Foot
1 km = 3280.83989501312 ft
Example: convert 15 km to ft:
15 km = 15 × 3280.83989501312 ft = 49212.5984251968 ft
Kilometer to Foot Conversion Table
| kilometer | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 3280.83989501 ft |
| 2 km | 6561.67979003 ft |
| 3 km | 9842.51968504 ft |
| 5 km | 16404.1994751 ft |
| 10 km | 32808.3989501 ft |
| 20 km | 65616.7979003 ft |
| 50 km | 164041.994751 ft |
| 100 km | 328083.989501 ft |
| 500 km | 1640419.94751 ft |
| 1000 km | 3280839.89501 ft |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in foot?
1 kilometer (km) = 3280.83989501 foot (ft).
How do you convert kilometer to foot?
Multiply the kilometer value by 3280.83989501. For example, 25 km × 3280.83989501 = 82020.9973753 ft.
What is 10 kilometer in foot?
10 km = 32808.3989501 ft.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the foot?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 km = 3280.83989501 ft.