660 feet · 220 yards · 201.168 meters
How Many Feet in 1/8 Mile?
There are 660 feet in an eighth of a mile, which equals 220 yards or 201.168 metres. It is half of a quarter mile and a popular distance for shorter drag strips.
- Meters
- 201.168 m
- Kilometers
- 0.2012 km
- Inches
- 7,920 in
- Miles
- 0.1250 mi
Eighth mile conversions
| Unit | One-eighth mile |
|---|---|
| Feet | 660 ft |
| Yards | 220 yd |
| Meters | 201.168 m |
| Kilometers | 0.201 km |
| Furlongs | 1 furlong |
An eighth of a mile is exactly one furlong, the unit horse racing uses. It is 5,280 ÷ 8 = 660 feet.
Why eighth-mile tracks exist
Eighth-mile strips need less land and have a shorter shutdown area, so they are common for local, motorcycle and street-legal racing. Times scale: 1/4-mile ET is roughly 1.56 times the 1/8-mile ET. Use the 1/8 mile ET calculator to predict your run.
Related distances
A quarter mile is twice as long at 1,320 ft; see feet in a quarter mile. A 1000 ft timing point sits between the two.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in an eighth of a mile?
220 yards.
How many meters is 1/8 mile?
201.168 meters.
Is an eighth mile the same as a furlong?
Yes. One furlong equals 660 feet, which is one eighth of a mile.
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