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km to Feet Conversion

Convert kilometers to feet (and feet to kilometers) for surveying, elevation, and travel distances.

Formula shown0 inputs definedUpdated Dec 2025By CalcuTotal TeamFree, no sign-up

Quick Summary

Use this when you need:
  • Convert hiking elevation changes listed in meters or kilometers into feet
  • Translate construction site offsets when drawings use metric
  • Quickly sanity-check map scales that mix km and feet
You’ll get:Distance

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How this is calculated

Formula:

ft = km × 3280.839895

In plain language:

Convert km → m (× 1000) and then m → ft (÷ 0.3048). The international foot is defined exactly, so the factor is precise.

The formula is always visible so you can verify the math and explain your numbers to anyone who asks.

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What these terms mean

Distance

Distance used in the calculation.

When to use this calculator

  • Convert hiking elevation changes listed in meters or kilometers into feet
  • Translate construction site offsets when drawings use metric
  • Quickly sanity-check map scales that mix km and feet
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