Convert micrometer to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Nautical Mile (International)
1 µm = 5.39956803455723e-10 NM
Example: convert 15 µm to NM:
15 µm = 15 × 5.39956803455723e-10 NM = 8.09935205183585e-09 NM
Micrometer to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
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.