Convert yard to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Nautical Mile (International)
1 yd = 0.000493736501079914 NM
Example: convert 15 yd to NM:
15 yd = 15 × 0.000493736501079914 NM = 0.0074060475161987 NM
Yard to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.