Convert Kilometer to Foot

One km equals 3,280.839895 ft. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kilometer and Foot in real time.

Formula

km × 3,280.839895 = ft

Example: 1 km = 3,280.839895 ft

What is Kilometer?

The kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters and is the standard unit for expressing distances between cities, road signs, and geographic measurements in most countries. It was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. A marathon race covers 42.195 kilometers, and most countries outside the United States use kilometers for speed limits and road distances. In scientific contexts, it is used for planetary distances and the sizes of geographic features.

What is Foot?

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. Its name comes from the length of a human foot, and it has been used as a measure since ancient civilizations. In the United States, height is commonly expressed in feet and inches (for example, "5 feet 10 inches"), and real estate listings use square feet for floor area. In aviation worldwide, altitude is measured in feet, regardless of whether the country otherwise uses the metric system.