Convert mil to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mil, thou = 1.37149028077754e-08 NM
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to NM:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.37149028077754e-08 NM = 2.05723542116631e-07 NM
Mil to Nautical Mile (International) 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 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.