1. What Is a Quarter Mile?

Definition: A quarter mile is a unit of distance equal to one fourth of a statute mile.

Measurement:

• 1/4 mile = 1320 feet
• 1/4 mile = 402.336 meters
• 1/4 mile = 0.25 miles

2. Common Uses of Quarter Mile Measurement

Drag Racing: Standard distance for drag strips (1/4 mile tracks).

Running: Common sprint distance in track and field.

Construction: Used for measuring road segments and property boundaries.

3. Conversion Factors

Conversions:

• To convert miles to quarter miles: multiply by 4
• To convert quarter miles to miles: divide by 4

4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is it called a quarter mile?
A: It's literally one quarter (1/4) of a standard mile distance.

Q2: How many feet in a quarter mile?
A: There are exactly 1,320 feet in a quarter mile.

Q3: What's the quarter mile world record?
A: For drag racing, it's under 4 seconds for top fuel dragsters.

Q4: How long does it take to walk a quarter mile?
A: About 3-5 minutes at average walking speed.

Q5: Is 400 meters equal to a quarter mile?
A: Nearly - 400 meters equals 0.2485 miles (about 98.5% of a quarter mile).