How to convert feet to nautical miles
1 foot is equal to 0.0001645788337 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 6,076.115486 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = feet × 0.0001645788337
nautical miles = feet ÷ 6,076.115486Example: convert 15 ft to NM: 15 × 0.0001645788337 = 0.002468682505 NM.
Foot to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.000001645788337 NM |
| 0.1 ft | 0.00001645788337 NM |
| 1 ft | 0.0001645788337 NM |
| 2 ft | 0.0003291576674 NM |
| 3 ft | 0.0004937365011 NM |
| 5 ft | 0.0008228941685 NM |
| 10 ft | 0.001645788337 NM |
| 20 ft | 0.003291576674 NM |
| 50 ft | 0.008228941685 NM |
| 100 ft | 0.01645788337 NM |
| 250 ft | 0.04114470842 NM |
| 500 ft | 0.08228941685 NM |
| 1,000 ft | 0.1645788337 NM |
About the foot
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical