Foot to Nautical Mile Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert feet to nautical miles with our free online length converter.
Foot to Nautical Mile Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Foot).
- The converted value in Nautical Mile will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Foot to Nautical Mile
Converting Foot to Nautical Mile involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Foot = 0.000164579 nautical milesExample Calculation:
Convert 10 feet: 10 × 0.000164579 = 0.00164579 nautical miles
Note: Conversion factors can sometimes be rounded for display purposes. For precise calculations, always use the full factor or rely on the calculator above.
What is a Foot and a Nautical Mile?
The foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
A nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
Note: The Foot is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Nautical Mile belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Foot and Nautical Mile
The foot has been used as a unit of length since antiquity, often based on the length of a human foot. Its exact length varied significantly over time and location until the international agreement in 1959 defined it precisely in terms of the meter.
The nautical mile originated from the length of one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. It was standardized internationally in 1929.
Common Uses for feet and nautical miles
Explore the typical applications for both Foot (imperial/US) and Nautical Mile (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for feet
- Human Height: Measuring human height in the US and UK.
- US Dimensions: Measuring room dimensions, furniture sizes, and building layouts in the US.
- Aviation: Aviation altitude measurements (globally).
- US Construction: Construction and surveying in the US.
- Sports Fields: Describing lengths in sports fields (e.g., American football).
Common Uses for nautical miles
- Marine navigation
- Air navigation
- Charting distances over water or air
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Foot (ft)
How many inches are in a foot?
There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).
How many feet are in a mile?
There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).
About Nautical Mile (NM)
Why is a nautical mile different from a statute mile?
A statute mile (used on land, 1609.344 meters) is based on historical measurements. A nautical mile (1852 meters) is derived from the Earth's circumference (1 minute of latitude) and simplifies navigation calculations.
How many feet are in a nautical mile?
One nautical mile is approximately 6076.115 feet.
What is a knot in relation to a nautical mile?
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It's commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
Conversion Table: Foot to Nautical Mile
| Foot (ft) | Nautical Mile (NM) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.002 |
| 25 | 0.004 |
| 50 | 0.008 |
| 100 | 0.017 |
| 500 | 0.082 |
| 1,000 | 0.165 |