Convert finger (cloth) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 finger = 6.17170626349892e-05 NM
Example: convert 15 finger to NM:
15 finger = 15 × 6.17170626349892e-05 NM = 0.000925755939524838 NM
Finger (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.