Convert ell to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Nautical Mile (International)
1 ell = 0.000617170626349892 NM
Example: convert 15 ell to NM:
15 ell = 15 × 0.000617170626349892 NM = 0.00925755939524838 NM
Ell to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell 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.