Convert nautical mile (international) to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Fingerbreadth
1 NM = 97217.8477690289 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 NM to fingerbreadth:
15 NM = 15 × 97217.8477690289 fingerbreadth = 1458267.71653543 fingerbreadth
Nautical Mile (International) to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.