Convert pole to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 pole = 0.00271381578947368 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 pole to NM (UK):
15 pole = 15 × 0.00271381578947368 NM (UK) = 0.0407072368421053 NM (UK)
Pole to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.