Convert nautical mile (international) to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Cubit (Greek)
1 NM = 4001.83237249021 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 NM to cubit (Greek):
15 NM = 15 × 4001.83237249021 cubit (Greek) = 60027.4855873532 cubit (Greek)
Nautical Mile (International) to Cubit (Greek) 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.
Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.