Convert Feet to nautical miles
1 foot = 0.000164579 nautical miles · nmi = ft ÷ 6,076.115486
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from feet, the US customary unit for height, rooms, and building dimensions, to nautical miles, the navigation unit used at sea and in aviation. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Feet to nautical miles conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.000164579 nmi |
| 2 ft | 0.000329158 nmi |
| 3 ft | 0.000493737 nmi |
| 5 ft | 0.000822894 nmi |
| 10 ft | 0.001645788 nmi |
| 15 ft | 0.002468683 nmi |
| 20 ft | 0.003291577 nmi |
| 25 ft | 0.004114471 nmi |
| 50 ft | 0.008228942 nmi |
| 75 ft | 0.012343 nmi |
| 100 ft | 0.016458 nmi |
| 250 ft | 0.041145 nmi |
| 500 ft | 0.082289 nmi |
| 1,000 ft | 0.164579 nmi |
The formula
nmi = ft ÷ 6,076.115486Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many nautical miles are in a foot?
- There are 0.000164579 nautical miles in 1 foot. The formula is nmi = ft ÷ 6,076.115486.
- How do you convert feet to nautical miles?
- Use the formula nmi = ft ÷ 6,076.115486. For example, 10 feet equals 0.001645788 nautical miles.
- Is the feet to nautical miles conversion exact?
- Yes. Feet and nautical miles are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ft short for?
- ft is the standard symbol for foot (also written as ft). nmi is the symbol for nautical mile.