What is a kilometer exactly?

A kilometer (km) is an SI derived unit of length equal to 1,000 metres commonly used to express distances in everyday and scientific contexts.

How is the US survey mile defined?

The US survey mile equals exactly 5,280 US survey feet, where one US survey foot is defined as 1,200/3,937 metres, resulting in a length slightly different from the international mile.

When should I use the kilometer to US survey mile conversion?

Use this conversion when working with cadastral surveys, legal property descriptions, or geodetic maps referencing historical US survey units.

How to Convert from Kilometer [km] to Mile (US survey) [mi]?

Learn how to accurately convert length measurements from kilometer [km], an SI derived unit, to mile (US survey) [mi], used for cadastral and geodetic purposes in the United States, with practical examples and detailed guidance.

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Kilometer [km] to Mile (US survey) [mi] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms distance measurements from kilometers (km), a standard SI unit, into miles based on the US survey definition, which is essential for historic land surveys, mapping, and legal descriptions in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilometers you wish to convert
Select kilometer [km] as the source unit and mile (US survey) [mi] as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in US survey miles
Use the result for applications related to surveying, mapping, or legal descriptions

Key Features

Converts length units from kilometer [km] to mile (US survey) [mi]
Uses the exact US survey mile definition based on survey feet
Supports surveying, cadastral, and geodetic mapping applications
Includes clear examples demonstrating the conversion process
Browser-based and easy to use for both professionals and general users

Examples

5 kilometers converts to approximately 3.1068 miles (US survey)
10 kilometers converts to approximately 6.2137 miles (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Converting modern distance measurements into US survey miles for property boundaries
Interpreting distances on older maps and cadastral records in the United States
Using consistent units in geodetic control datasets and the State Plane Coordinate System
Ensuring legal property descriptions align with historical surveying data

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the US survey mile is appropriate for your specific application, especially for legal and surveying tasks
Use this converter when dealing with legacy cadastral and geodetic information in the U.S.
Be aware that this unit differs slightly from the international mile
Cross-check converted values if precision is critical for boundary definitions

Limitations

The US survey mile differs slightly from the international mile and may cause small discrepancies
Not suitable for general road distance conversions where the international mile is standard
Primarily intended for use in surveying, mapping, and legal property contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilometer exactly?: A kilometer (km) is an SI derived unit of length equal to 1,000 metres commonly used to express distances in everyday and scientific contexts.
How is the US survey mile defined?: The US survey mile equals exactly 5,280 US survey feet, where one US survey foot is defined as 1,200/3,937 metres, resulting in a length slightly different from the international mile.
When should I use the kilometer to US survey mile conversion?: Use this conversion when working with cadastral surveys, legal property descriptions, or geodetic maps referencing historical US survey units.

Key Terminology

Kilometer [km]: An SI-derived unit of length equal to 1,000 metres used to measure distances at human and regional scales.
Mile (US survey) [mi]: A unit of length defined by 5,280 US survey feet, used for consistency in historical cadastral data and geodetic surveys in the U.S.
US survey foot: A unit of length defined as 1,200/3,937 metres, forming the basis for the US survey mile.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base length of one kilometer?

100 metres

1,000 metres

10,000 metres

Which unit does the US survey mile use as its foundation?

International feet

US survey feet

Nautical miles

For which purpose is converting kilometers to US survey miles especially important?

Road traffic signage

Cadastral and legal land descriptions

General travel distance reporting

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