Convert nautical league (UK) to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Centimeter
1 NL (UK) = 555955.2 cm
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to cm:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 555955.2 cm = 8339328 cm
Nautical League (Uk) to Centimeter 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.
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.