Convert cubit (UK) to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 cubit (UK) = 0.000246710526315789 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to NM (UK):
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.000246710526315789 NM (UK) = 0.00370065789473684 NM (UK)
Cubit (Uk) to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.