Convert nail (cloth) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 nail = 3.08585313174946e-05 NM
Example: convert 15 nail to NM:
15 nail = 15 × 3.08585313174946e-05 NM = 0.000462877969762419 NM
Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
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.