Convert yard to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 yd = 0.000493421052631579 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 yd to NM (UK):
15 yd = 15 × 0.000493421052631579 NM (UK) = 0.00740131578947368 NM (UK)
Yard to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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 (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.