Convert centiinch to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Nautical Mile (International)
1 cin = 1.37149028077754e-07 NM
Example: convert 15 cin to NM:
15 cin = 15 × 1.37149028077754e-07 NM = 2.05723542116631e-06 NM
Centiinch to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.
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.