Convert hand to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Nautical Mile (International)
1 hand = 5.48596112311015e-05 NM
Example: convert 15 hand to NM:
15 hand = 15 × 5.48596112311015e-05 NM = 0.000822894168466523 NM
Hand to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.