Convert nail (cloth) to nautical mile (international)
Enter a value below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to nautical mile (international) [NM]. Reverse conversion: Convert nautical mile (international) to nail (cloth).
1 nail = 3.08585313175e-05 NM. To convert nail (cloth) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 3.08585313175e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 32405.9492563 nail). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International): Quick Reference
- 1 nail = 3.08585313175e-05 NM
- 1 NM = 32405.9492563 nail
- 10 nail = 0.000308585313175 NM
- 100 nail = 0.00308585313175 NM
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 nail = 3.08585313174946e-05 NM
Example: convert 15 nail to NM:
15 nail = 15 × 3.08585313174946e-05 NM = 0.000462877969762419 NM
Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| nail (cloth) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 3.08585313175e-05 NM |
| 2 nail | 6.1717062635e-05 NM |
| 3 nail | 9.25755939525e-05 NM |
| 5 nail | 0.000154292656587 NM |
| 10 nail | 0.000308585313175 NM |
| 20 nail | 0.00061717062635 NM |
| 50 nail | 0.00154292656587 NM |
| 100 nail | 0.00308585313175 NM |
| 500 nail | 0.0154292656587 NM |
| 1000 nail | 0.0308585313175 NM |
Nail (Cloth): Definition and Use
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
Nautical Mile (International): Definition and Use
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.
Nail (Cloth) to Nautical Mile (International): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nail (cloth) in nautical mile (international)?
1 nail (cloth) (nail) = 3.08585313175e-05 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert nail (cloth) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the nail (cloth) value by 3.08585313175e-05. For example, 25 nail × 3.08585313175e-05 = 0.000771463282937 NM.
What is 10 nail (cloth) in nautical mile (international)?
10 nail = 0.000308585313175 NM.
Which unit is larger, the nail (cloth) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 nail equals only 3.08585313175e-05 NM.