US Nautical Miles to Feet (US nmi to ft)

Metric Conversions.

Feet to US Nautical Miles (Swap units)

1US nmi = 6076.11347ft

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

US Nautical Miles to Feet formula

Feet = US Nautical Miles * 6076.11346829

US Nautical Miles to Feet calculation

Feet = US Nautical Miles * 6076.11346829

Feet = 1 * 6076.1134682947

Feet = 6076.11347

What is a US Nautical Mile?

A US nautical mile is a unit of measurement used primarily in navigation and marine activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076.12 feet. The term "nautical mile" originated from the need for sailors to measure distances on the Earth's surface while taking into account the curvature of the Earth.

The US nautical mile is based on the international nautical mile, which was established in 1929 by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). The IHO defined the nautical mile as one minute of latitude along any meridian. Since the Earth is not a perfect sphere, the length of a nautical mile varies slightly depending on the latitude. However, for practical purposes, the US nautical mile is considered a fixed value.

The US nautical mile is commonly used in marine charts, navigation systems, and aviation. It provides a convenient and standardized way to measure distances at sea, ensuring accurate calculations for ship and aircraft navigation. Additionally, it is used in the calculation of speed over water, known as knots, where one knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.

What is a foot?

A measurement foot, commonly referred to as a foot, is a unit of length in the imperial system of measurement. It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries that have not adopted the metric system. The foot is defined as 12 inches, and it is a constituent of larger units such as yards, and miles.

The foot has a long history and has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years. It is believed to have originated from the length of a human foot, as it was a convenient and easily reproducible reference point. Over time, the foot has been standardized to ensure consistency in measurements.

In modern usage, the foot is commonly used to measure height, distance, and length in various applications. For example, it is used in construction and architecture to measure the dimensions of buildings and structures. It is also used in sports to measure the length of a field or track. While the metric system is widely used around the world, the foot remains an important unit of measurement in certain industries and regions.

 

US Nautical Miles to Feet table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
US Nautical Miles
Feet
0US nmi
0.00000ft
1US nmi
6,076.11347ft
2US nmi
12,152.22694ft
3US nmi
18,228.34040ft
4US nmi
24,304.45387ft
5US nmi
30,380.56734ft
6US nmi
36,456.68081ft
7US nmi
42,532.79428ft
8US nmi
48,608.90775ft
9US nmi
54,685.02121ft
10US nmi
60,761.13468ft
11US nmi
66,837.24815ft
12US nmi
72,913.36162ft
13US nmi
78,989.47509ft
14US nmi
85,065.58856ft
15US nmi
91,141.70202ft
16US nmi
97,217.81549ft
17US nmi
103,293.92896ft
18US nmi
109,370.04243ft
19US nmi
115,446.15590ft
20US nmi
121,522.26937ft
21US nmi
127,598.38283ft
22US nmi
133,674.49630ft
23US nmi
139,750.60977ft
24US nmi
145,826.72324ft
25US nmi
151,902.83671ft
26US nmi
157,978.95018ft
27US nmi
164,055.06364ft
28US nmi
170,131.17711ft
29US nmi
176,207.29058ft
30US nmi
182,283.40405ft
31US nmi
188,359.51752ft
32US nmi
194,435.63099ft
33US nmi
200,511.74445ft
34US nmi
206,587.85792ft
35US nmi
212,663.97139ft
36US nmi
218,740.08486ft
37US nmi
224,816.19833ft
38US nmi
230,892.31180ft
39US nmi
236,968.42526ft
40US nmi
243,044.53873ft
41US nmi
249,120.65220ft
42US nmi
255,196.76567ft
43US nmi
261,272.87914ft
44US nmi
267,348.99260ft
45US nmi
273,425.10607ft
46US nmi
279,501.21954ft
47US nmi
285,577.33301ft
48US nmi
291,653.44648ft
49US nmi
297,729.55995ft
50US nmi
303,805.67341ft
51US nmi
309,881.78688ft
52US nmi
315,957.90035ft
53US nmi
322,034.01382ft
54US nmi
328,110.12729ft
55US nmi
334,186.24076ft
56US nmi
340,262.35422ft
57US nmi
346,338.46769ft
58US nmi
352,414.58116ft
59US nmi
358,490.69463ft
60US nmi
364,566.80810ft
61US nmi
370,642.92157ft
62US nmi
376,719.03503ft
63US nmi
382,795.14850ft
64US nmi
388,871.26197ft
65US nmi
394,947.37544ft
66US nmi
401,023.48891ft
67US nmi
407,099.60238ft
68US nmi
413,175.71584ft
69US nmi
419,251.82931ft
70US nmi
425,327.94278ft
71US nmi
431,404.05625ft
72US nmi
437,480.16972ft
73US nmi
443,556.28319ft
74US nmi
449,632.39665ft
75US nmi
455,708.51012ft
76US nmi
461,784.62359ft
77US nmi
467,860.73706ft
78US nmi
473,936.85053ft
79US nmi
480,012.96400ft
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