Convert millimeter to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 mm = 5.39611824837685e-07 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 mm to NM (UK):
15 mm = 15 × 5.39611824837685e-07 NM (UK) = 8.09417737256527e-06 NM (UK)
Millimeter to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.