Convert nautical mile (international) to hand
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Hand
1 NM = 18228.3464566929 hand
Example: convert 15 NM to hand:
15 NM = 15 × 18228.3464566929 hand = 273425.196850394 hand
Nautical Mile (International) to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.