Convert dekameter to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Nautical Mile (International)
1 dam = 0.00539956803455724 NM
Example: convert 15 dam to NM:
15 dam = 15 × 0.00539956803455724 NM = 0.0809935205183585 NM
Dekameter to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.