Convert feet to kilometers
Converting feet to kilometers is a common length task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 ft equals 0.0003048 km, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.
Exact factor
How to convert feet to kilometers
To convert feet to kilometers, multiply the number of feet by 0.0003048. For example, 10 ft × 0.0003048 = 0.003048 km.
km = ft × 0.0003048
- Write down the value in feet you want to convert.
- Multiply it by 0.0003048 (the exact ft→km factor).
- The result is your value in kilometers. Check it below with the converter or the table.
Conversion table
Common values of feet and their equivalents in kilometers:
| ft | km |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0003048 |
| 2 | 0.0006096 |
| 3 | 0.0009144 |
| 4 | 0.0012192 |
| 5 | 0.001524 |
| 10 | 0.003048 |
| 20 | 0.006096 |
| 25 | 0.00762 |
| 50 | 0.01524 |
| 100 | 0.03048 |
| 250 | 0.0762 |
| 500 | 0.1524 |
About these units
Foot (ft). A foot is an imperial unit defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It remains the common unit for human height, room dimensions and altitude in the US and UK.
Kilometer (km). A kilometer equals 1,000 meters and is the standard metric unit for road distances and geography. One kilometer is about 0.62 miles or a 12-minute walk.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert feet to kilometers?
To convert feet to kilometers, multiply the number of feet by 0.0003048. For example, 10 ft × 0.0003048 = 0.003048 km. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.
How many kilometers are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.0003048 km. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.
How many feet are in 1 kilometer?
1 km = 3,280.84 ft. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Kilometer to Foot converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.
Is the feet to kilometers conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0003048 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.
What is foot used for?
A foot is an imperial unit defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, or 12 inches. It remains the common unit for human height, room dimensions and altitude in the US and UK.