Feet to nautical miles

nautical miles = feet × 0.00016458

How to convert feet to nautical miles

One foot is 0.00016458 nautical miles, so multiply the number of feet by 0.00016458. For example, 20 feet is 20 × 0.00016458 = 0.00329158 nautical miles. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 6,076.12.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.0002 gets within 21.5% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

feet	nautical miles
1 ft	0.00016458 nmi
2 ft	0.00032916 nmi
3 ft	0.00049374 nmi
4 ft	0.00065832 nmi
5 ft	0.00082289 nmi
6 ft	0.00098747 nmi
7 ft	0.00115205 nmi
8 ft	0.00131663 nmi
9 ft	0.00148121 nmi
10 ft	0.00164579 nmi
11 ft	0.00181037 nmi
12 ft	0.00197495 nmi
13 ft	0.00213952 nmi
14 ft	0.0023041 nmi
15 ft	0.00246868 nmi
16 ft	0.00263326 nmi
17 ft	0.00279784 nmi
18 ft	0.00296242 nmi
19 ft	0.003127 nmi
20 ft	0.00329158 nmi
25 ft	0.00411447 nmi
30 ft	0.00493737 nmi
40 ft	0.00658315 nmi
50 ft	0.00822894 nmi
60 ft	0.00987473 nmi
70 ft	0.01152052 nmi
75 ft	0.01234341 nmi
80 ft	0.01316631 nmi
90 ft	0.0148121 nmi
100 ft	0.01645788 nmi
120 ft	0.01974946 nmi
150 ft	0.02468683 nmi
200 ft	0.03291577 nmi
250 ft	0.04114471 nmi
300 ft	0.04937365 nmi
400 ft	0.06583153 nmi
500 ft	0.08228942 nmi
750 ft	0.12343413 nmi
1,000 ft	0.16457883 nmi
1,500 ft	0.24686825 nmi
2,000 ft	0.32915767 nmi
5,000 ft	0.82289417 nmi
10,000 ft	1.645788 nmi

Questions

How many nautical miles are in a foot?

0.00016458 nautical miles.

How do I convert feet to nautical miles in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.00016458, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.