Convert centimeter to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 cm = 5.39611824837685e-06 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 cm to NM (UK):
15 cm = 15 × 5.39611824837685e-06 NM (UK) = 8.09417737256527e-05 NM (UK)
Centimeter to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.