Mile [mi] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter
How to Convert Mile to US Survey Foot
1 mi = 5279.98944002112 ft-us
1 ft-us = 0.0001893943181818182 mi
Example: convert 10 mi to ft-us:
10 mi = 10 x 5279.98944002112 = 52799.8944002112 ft-us
Mile
Definition: A mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters or 5,280 feet.
History/origin: The mile has ancient origins, dating back to Roman times. It was originally based on the distance covered by a thousand paces of a Roman legion.
Current use: Miles are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring longer distances, such as the distance between cities or the length of a road. They are also used in sports, such as running and cycling.
US Survey Foot
Definition: The US survey foot (ft-us) is a slightly longer version of the international foot, used in the United States for surveying purposes. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (approximately 0.3048006096 meters).
History/origin: The US survey foot arose from discrepancies between the international foot and older survey measurements in the United States. It is used to maintain consistency with historical land records.
Current use: The US survey foot is primarily used in surveying and land management within the United States. It is important for accurately referencing and maintaining historical land boundaries.
Mile to US Survey Foot Conversion Table
| Units.mi.singular [mi] | Units.ft-us.singular [ft-us] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mi | 52.7998944002112 ft-us |
| 0.1 mi | 527.998944002112 ft-us |
| 1 mi | 5279.98944002112 ft-us |
| 10 mi | 52799.8944002112 ft-us |
| 50 mi | 263999.47200105595 ft-us |
| 100 mi | 527998.9440021119 ft-us |
| 1000 mi | 5279989.44002112 ft-us |
| 10000 mi | 52799894.4002112 ft-us |