Convert nautical league (UK) to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Nanometer
1 NL (UK) = 5559552000000 nm
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to nm:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 5559552000000 nm = 83393280000000 nm
Nautical League (Uk) to Nanometer Conversion Table
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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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.