Kilometers to Feet (km to ft) Converter
1 kilometer equals 3280.839895 feet — multiply the number of kilometers by 3280.839895 to convert to feet. This bridges the metric kilometer and the imperial foot used for distance and elevation in the US and UK.
The formula
To convert kilometers to feet, multiply by 3280.839895:
feet = kilometers × 3280.839895
For example, 2 km × 3280.839895 = 6561.67979 ft. The reverse factor is 1 ft = 0.0003048 km.
Conversion table
| Kilometers (km) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3280.839895 |
| 2 | 6561.679790 |
| 5 | 16404.199475 |
| 10 | 32808.398950 |
| 25 | 82020.997375 |
| 50 | 164041.994750 |
| 100 | 328083.989500 |
| 500 | 1640419.947500 |
| 1000 | 3280839.895000 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of kilometers into the first box.
- Read the equivalent feet instantly in the second box.
- Or enter a foot value to convert back to kilometers — it works both ways.
Use the Kilometer to Foot Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Feet are the working unit for altitude in aviation, elevation on trail and topographic maps, and distances in US construction and surveying. Converting a metric kilometer figure to feet lets you read flight levels, hiking gains, and running or race distances in the unit those fields report.
FAQ
How many feet are in a kilometer?
3280.839895 feet. So 5 km = 16404.199475 ft.
What is the formula to convert kilometers to feet?
ft = km × 3280.839895. The converter applies the exact factor automatically.
How do I convert feet back to kilometers?
Divide by 3280.839895, or multiply by 0.0003048. For example, 10000 ft ≈ 3.048 km.
Is the conversion exact?
The foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m, so 3280.839895 is that value inverted per kilometer — accurate to six decimals.
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- Foot to Kilometer Converter
- Kilometer to Meter Converter
- Kilometer to Mile Converter
- Kilometer to Inch Converter
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