Convert nautical mile (UK) to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to nautical mile (UK).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Cubit (Uk)
1 NM (UK) = 4053.33333333333 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to cubit (UK):
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 4053.33333333333 cubit (UK) = 60800 cubit (UK)
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.