Convert nautical league (UK) to yard
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Yard
1 NL (UK) = 6080 yd
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to yd:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 6080 yd = 91200 yd
Nautical League (Uk) to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.