Convert millimeter to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mm = 5.39956803455724e-07 NM
Example: convert 15 mm to NM:
15 mm = 15 × 5.39956803455724e-07 NM = 8.09935205183585e-06 NM
Millimeter to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.