Convert micrometer to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 µm = 5.39611824837685e-10 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 µm to NM (UK):
15 µm = 15 × 5.39611824837685e-10 NM (UK) = 8.09417737256527e-09 NM (UK)
Micrometer to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
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.