Convert nautical mile (international) to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Decimeter
1 NM = 18520 dm
Example: convert 15 NM to dm:
15 NM = 15 × 18520 dm = 277800 dm
Nautical Mile (International) to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.