What is a statute mile?

A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet and exactly 1,609.344 meters, commonly used for road distances and everyday measurements.

Why use the US survey foot instead of the international foot?

The US survey foot is traditionally used in land surveying, property descriptions, and geodetic datasets in the United States to maintain consistency with historical records.

Can I use this converter for nautical mile conversions?

No, this tool specifically converts statute miles to US survey feet and does not apply to nautical miles or other length units.

How to Convert from Mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)] to Foot (US survey) [ft]

Easily convert length measurements from the statute mile to the US survey foot with this unit converter tool, ideal for land surveying and property boundary applications.

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Mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)] to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you translate distances measured in statute miles to their equivalent in US survey feet. It is designed for those who require conversions compatible with land surveying, geodetic data, and construction projects in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in statute miles you wish to convert.
Select 'mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)]' as the input unit.
Choose 'foot (US survey) [ft]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent measurement in US survey feet.

Key Features

Converts statute miles to US survey feet accurately based on defined standards.
User-friendly interface suitable for both everyday and professional use.
Supports applications in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and engineering.
Browser-based tool requiring no downloads or installations.

Examples

2 miles (statute) equals 10,560 feet (US survey).
0.5 miles (statute) converts to 2,640 feet (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Translating road-distance or travel measurements into units compatible with cadastral surveying.
Calculating property boundaries and land parcel dimensions in the United States.
Referencing historical survey records and geodetic datasets using US survey feet.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy.
Use this tool when working with legacy land surveying and mapping data.
Be aware of the difference between the US survey foot and the international foot when integrating new data.

Limitations

Slight differences may exist because the US survey foot is defined differently from the international foot.
The US survey foot is gradually being replaced, which could impact compatibility with newer systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute mile?: A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet and exactly 1,609.344 meters, commonly used for road distances and everyday measurements.
Why use the US survey foot instead of the international foot?: The US survey foot is traditionally used in land surveying, property descriptions, and geodetic datasets in the United States to maintain consistency with historical records.
Can I use this converter for nautical mile conversions?: No, this tool specifically converts statute miles to US survey feet and does not apply to nautical miles or other length units.

Key Terminology

Statute Mile: A length unit equal to 5,280 feet and exactly 1,609.344 meters used commonly for road measurements.
US Survey Foot: A unit historically used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Cadastral Survey: A method of surveying land to define property boundaries and ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact number of US survey feet in one statute mile?

5,000 ft

5,280 ft

6,000 ft

Which unit is primarily used in US land surveying and mapping?

International foot

US survey foot

Nautical mile

What is the main use of converting statute miles to US survey feet?

For nautical navigation

To align everyday distances with land survey data

For measuring air distances

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