Convert long cubit to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Nautical Mile (International)
1 long cubit = 0.000288012958963283 NM
Example: convert 15 long cubit to NM:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.000288012958963283 NM = 0.00432019438444924 NM
Long Cubit to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete 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.