Convert nautical mile (UK) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to nautical mile (UK).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Handbreadth
1 NM (UK) = 24320 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to handbreadth:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 24320 handbreadth = 364800 handbreadth
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.