Convert decimeter to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Nautical League (Int.)
1 dm = 1.79985601151908e-05 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 dm to NL (int.):
15 dm = 15 × 1.79985601151908e-05 NL (int.) = 0.000269978401727862 NL (int.)
Decimeter to Nautical League (Int.) Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.