What is the exact conversion rate from mile (US survey) to foot (US survey)?

One mile (US survey) is exactly equal to 5,280 feet (US survey).

Why use US survey units instead of international feet and miles?

US survey units maintain consistency with historical cadastral and geodetic data used in the United States, especially for land surveying and mapping.

Can I use this conversion for metric or international measurements?

No, this conversion is specific to legacy US land surveying systems and does not apply to metric or international units.

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

Easily convert distances between the US survey mile and US survey foot units used in surveying and mapping with this straightforward conversion guide.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps convert distance measurements from the US survey mile to the US survey foot, units historically used in United States land surveying and mapping for consistency with legacy data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in miles (US survey) that you want to convert
Choose foot (US survey) as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent distance in US survey feet

Key Features

Converts length from mile (US survey) to foot (US survey) accurately
Supports surveying and cadastral measurement conversions
Browser-based and easy to use with clear unit definitions
Includes examples demonstrating the conversion process

Examples

Converting 2 miles (US survey) results in 10,560 feet (US survey)
Converting 0.5 miles (US survey) results in 2,640 feet (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Translating large distance measurements into smaller units for land surveys
Interpreting distances from older maps and engineering records
Referencing property boundaries and cadastral survey data
Working with State Plane Coordinate System and legacy geodetic control datasets

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure to use US survey units specifically for legacy surveying and mapping contexts
Be mindful of the differences between US survey units and international units
Double-check conversions when dealing with legal property descriptions
Use this tool for consistency across historical and cadastral data

Limitations

US survey mile and foot differ slightly from international units which may cause discrepancies
Conversion applies only to legacy surveying systems and not metric or international unit contexts
Accuracy is crucial when working with legal property records to avoid errors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion rate from mile (US survey) to foot (US survey)?: One mile (US survey) is exactly equal to 5,280 feet (US survey).
Why use US survey units instead of international feet and miles?: US survey units maintain consistency with historical cadastral and geodetic data used in the United States, especially for land surveying and mapping.
Can I use this conversion for metric or international measurements?: No, this conversion is specific to legacy US land surveying systems and does not apply to metric or international units.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in US land surveying and mapping.
Foot (US survey): A unit of length defined as 1200/3937 meters, historically used in US land surveying for precise measurements.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that defines property boundaries and descriptions based on legacy measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from mile (US survey) to foot (US survey)?

4800 feet

5280 feet

5000 feet

In which field is this conversion commonly used?

Medical measurements

Land surveying

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Why must US survey units be used correctly in property descriptions?

To ensure precision with legal records

To simplify conversions to metric

To match international standards

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