Convert mil to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Nautical League (Uk)
1 mil, thou = 4.5687134502924e-09 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to NL (UK):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 4.5687134502924e-09 NL (UK) = 6.8530701754386e-08 NL (UK)
Mil to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
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Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.