Convert foot (US survey) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert foot (US survey) [ft (US)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to foot (US survey).
1 ft (US) = 0.000164579162851 NM. To convert foot (US survey) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.000164579162851; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 6076.10333336 ft (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft (US) = 0.000164579162851 NM
- 1 NM = 6076.10333336 ft (US)
- 10 ft (US) = 0.00164579162851 NM
- 100 ft (US) = 0.0164579162851 NM
How to Convert Foot (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 ft (US) = 0.000164579162850972 NM
Example: convert 15 ft (US) to NM:
15 ft (US) = 15 × 0.000164579162850972 NM = 0.00246868744276458 NM
Foot (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| foot (US survey) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft (US) | 0.000164579162851 NM |
| 2 ft (US) | 0.000329158325702 NM |
| 3 ft (US) | 0.000493737488553 NM |
| 5 ft (US) | 0.000822895814255 NM |
| 10 ft (US) | 0.00164579162851 NM |
| 20 ft (US) | 0.00329158325702 NM |
| 50 ft (US) | 0.00822895814255 NM |
| 100 ft (US) | 0.0164579162851 NM |
| 500 ft (US) | 0.0822895814255 NM |
| 1000 ft (US) | 0.164579162851 NM |
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
1 foot (US survey) (ft (US)) = 0.000164579162851 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert foot (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the foot (US survey) value by 0.000164579162851. For example, 25 ft (US) × 0.000164579162851 = 0.00411447907127 NM.
What is 10 foot (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
10 ft (US) = 0.00164579162851 NM.
Which unit is larger, the foot (US survey) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 ft (US) equals only 0.000164579162851 NM.