Convert nautical mile (international) to ell
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Ell
1 NM = 1620.29746281715 ell
Example: convert 15 NM to ell:
15 NM = 15 × 1620.29746281715 ell = 24304.4619422572 ell
Nautical Mile (International) to Ell Conversion Table
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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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.