What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms lengths from the international nautical mile to the U.S. survey foot, supporting applications in navigation, surveying, and engineering by aligning maritime and terrestrial measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in nautical miles (international)
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Select the 'foot (US survey) [ft]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent measurement
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Use the results for mapping, navigation, or land surveying purposes
Key Features
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Converts international nautical miles to feet (US survey) accurately
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Supports measurements used in marine and aeronautical navigation
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Helps integrate navigational data with U.S. surveying systems
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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2 nautical miles (international) equals 12152.2066666666 feet (US survey)
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0.5 nautical miles (international) equals 3038.05166666665 feet (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring distances between marine waypoints and aeronautical routes
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Specifying vessel and aircraft speeds in knots for navigation
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Translating nautical distances into units for U.S. land surveying
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Referencing property boundaries and cadastral measurements
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Reporting coordinates in legacy geodetic and mapping systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm unit selections before converting to ensure accurate results
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Use this converter for integrating navigational data with terrestrial maps
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Be aware that the foot (US survey) differs slightly from the international foot
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Apply this tool primarily for legacy data requiring non-metric units
Limitations
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The foot (US survey) is a legacy unit, differing slightly from the international foot
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Conversions may be less relevant outside geodetic or navigational contexts
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Modern surveying prefers metric units, so this tool suits legacy system integration
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert nautical miles to feet (US survey)?
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Converting nautical miles to feet (US survey) allows integration of marine and aeronautical distances with U.S. land surveying and engineering measurements.
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Is the foot (US survey) the same as the international foot?
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No, the foot (US survey) is a legacy unit defined slightly differently than the international foot, which may affect precision.
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What industries use this conversion?
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This conversion is important in maritime navigation, aeronautics, land surveying, oceanography, cartography, and construction engineering in the United States.
Key Terminology
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Nautical mile (international)
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A unit of length exactly equal to 1852 meters, used in marine and aeronautical navigation.
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Foot (US survey)
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A historic U.S. unit of length used in surveying, defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
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Knot
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A speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour, used in navigation for vessels and aircraft.