Convert kilometers to feet
Accurate tool to convert between km and ft
Length
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Formula
To convert from kilometers to feet, multiply the length by 3280.84.
kilometers (km)
Description
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
History
Part of the original metric system adopted in France in the 1790s.
Symbol Origin
From 'kilo' (thousand) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
The standard unit for road distances and speed limits in most of the world.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A kilometer is about 0.62 miles. It takes about 10-12 minutes to walk a kilometer at a moderate pace.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
Quick Conversion Table
| kilometers (km) | feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3280.84 |
| 2 | 6561.68 |
| 5 | 16404.2 |
| 10 | 32808.4 |
| 25 | 82021 |
| 50 | 164042 |
| 100 | 328084 |
| 500 | 1,640,420 |
| 1000 | 3,280,840 |
| 2500 | 8,202,100 |
| 5000 | 16,404,200 |
| 10000 | 32,808,400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert kilometers to feet?
To convert from kilometers to feet, multiply the length by 3280.84.
How many feet in 1 kilometers?
1 kilometers is equal to 3280.84 feet.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.