Convert nautical mile (UK) to long reed
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to nautical mile (UK).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Long Reed
1 NM (UK) = 579.047619047619 long reed
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to long reed:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 579.047619047619 long reed = 8685.71428571429 long reed
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.