What is a US survey mile?

A US survey mile is a unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical US geodetic data.

How many feet are in one US survey mile?

One US survey mile equals 5,280.0105600211 feet according to the exact conversion rate used in this tool.

Can I use this tool for international mile conversions?

No, this tool is designed specifically for US survey mile to foot conversions and may not be accurate for international mile measurements.

Convert Mile (US Survey) to Foot | Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length measurements from Mile (US survey) to Foot with our precise online unit converter. Ideal for surveying, mapping, and legal property measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert lengths from the US survey mile to feet, providing accurate results suitable for land surveying, mapping, and legal property descriptions within the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Mile (US survey)
Select the units to convert from Mile (US survey) to Foot
Click on the convert button to get the result in feet
Interpret the output for applications like surveying or mapping

Key Features

Converts US survey miles to feet with precise conversion rates
Supports applications in cadastral surveys and geodetic control datasets
User-friendly interface for quick and accurate conversions
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Provides examples to illustrate typical conversions

Examples

Convert 2 Mile (US survey) to foot results in 10560.02112 ft
Convert 0.5 Mile (US survey) to foot gives 2640.00528 ft

Common Use Cases

Interpreting cadastral and land survey measurements with legacy data
Working with geodetic control and State Plane Coordinate Systems referencing US survey units
Converting distances found in older maps and engineering documents
Applying precise length conversions for land development and civil engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Always ensure you are using the US survey mile definition for accurate conversion
Double-check unit selections before converting for correct context
Use this tool specifically for applications involving US surveying practices
Refer to examples to understand typical conversion outputs

Limitations

The US survey mile differs slightly from the international mile and is not interchangeable
Conversion is mainly relevant within US surveying and legal property contexts
May not be appropriate for general or international length measurement needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US survey mile?: A US survey mile is a unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical US geodetic data.
How many feet are in one US survey mile?: One US survey mile equals 5,280.0105600211 feet according to the exact conversion rate used in this tool.
Can I use this tool for international mile conversions?: No, this tool is designed specifically for US survey mile to foot conversions and may not be accurate for international mile measurements.

Key Terminology

US Survey Mile: A length unit equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used primarily in land surveying and mapping in the US.
Foot (ft): A length unit defined exactly as 0.3048 meters, used in various applications including construction and aviation.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that defines land ownership and boundaries based on legacy measurement units like the US survey mile.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

5280 feet

5280.0105600211 feet

5300 feet

For which purpose is the US survey mile mainly used?

Everyday measurement

Surveying and mapping in the United States

International aviation heights

Is the US survey mile the same as the international mile?

Yes, they are identical

No, they differ slightly

Only during legal property surveys

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