Convert nautical league (UK) to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Micrometer
1 NL (UK) = 5559552000 µm
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to µm:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 5559552000 µm = 83393280000 µm
Nautical League (Uk) to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.