Kilometres to Feet Converter
This tool converts kilometres to feet instantly, giving you the exact figure you need whether you're checking a distance for school, work, travel or an outdoor project. Simply enter a value in kilometres into the single input field, and the calculator returns the equivalent length in feet straight away, updating as you type. Below the main result you'll also see the two fixed conversion factors side by side: one kilometre equals 3,280.8399 feet, and one foot equals 0.0003048 kilometres, so you can work in whichever direction you need without doing the sums yourself. These figures come from the internationally agreed definitions of the metre and the inch, so the underlying conversion is exact; what you see on screen is simply rounded for easy reading. Further down the page you'll find the formula written out (multiply kilometres by 3,280.8399 to get feet), a worked example showing that 10 kilometres equals 32,808.399 feet, and a quick-reference table listing common distances from 1 km up to 100 km alongside their feet equivalents, handy if you want to check several values at a glance without typing each one in. It's built for students learning the metric and imperial systems side by side, tradespeople and engineers working across both units, travellers trying to picture a distance in familiar terms, and anyone else who needs a fast, reliable kilometre-to-feet conversion.
The formula
Multiply kilometres by 3,280.8399 to get feet. In symbols, ft = km × 3,280.8399. To go the other way, multiply feet by 0.0003048 to get kilometres.
Worked example
Convert 10 kilometres to feet: 10 × 3,280.8399 = 32,808.399 feet.
Quick reference
| Kilometres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 3,280.8399 ft |
| 2 km | 6,561.67979 ft |
| 5 km | 16,404.1995 ft |
| 10 km | 32,808.399 ft |
| 25 km | 82,020.9974 ft |
| 50 km | 164,041.995 ft |
| 100 km | 328,083.99 ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one kilometre?
One kilometre equals 3,280.8399 feet. Multiply the number of kilometres by 3,280.8399 to convert.
What is the formula to convert kilometres to feet?
Kilometres times 3,280.8399 equals feet. To reverse it, multiply feet by 0.0003048 to get kilometres.
Is the km to ft conversion exact?
The factor comes from the standard definitions of the metre and the international inch (0.0254 m exactly), so the underlying conversion is exact. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
Who this converter is for
This converter is for students, tradespeople, travellers and anyone who needs to change kilometres into feet quickly and accurately.
What this converter assumes
- You enter a length in kilometres.
- The factor used is 3,280.8399 feet per kilometre.
- Results are rounded for display.
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