Convert nautical mile (international) to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Nail (Cloth)
1 NM = 32405.949256343 nail
Example: convert 15 NM to nail:
15 NM = 15 × 32405.949256343 nail = 486089.238845144 nail
Nautical Mile (International) to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.