Convert nautical mile (UK) to astronomical unit
Enter a value below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to astronomical unit [AU, UA]. Reverse conversion: Convert astronomical unit to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 1.23877699016e-08 AU, UA. To convert nautical mile (UK) to astronomical unit, multiply the value by 1.23877699016e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 AU, UA = 80724780.0003 NM (UK)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Astronomical Unit: Quick Reference
- 1 NM (UK) = 1.23877699016e-08 AU, UA
- 1 AU, UA = 80724780.0003 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 1.23877699016e-07 AU, UA
- 100 NM (UK) = 1.23877699016e-06 AU, UA
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Astronomical Unit
1 NM (UK) = 1.23877699015939e-08 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to AU, UA:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 1.23877699015939e-08 AU, UA = 1.85816548523909e-07 AU, UA
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | astronomical unit |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 1.23877699016e-08 AU, UA |
| 2 NM (UK) | 2.47755398032e-08 AU, UA |
| 3 NM (UK) | 3.71633097048e-08 AU, UA |
| 5 NM (UK) | 6.1938849508e-08 AU, UA |
| 10 NM (UK) | 1.23877699016e-07 AU, UA |
| 20 NM (UK) | 2.47755398032e-07 AU, UA |
| 50 NM (UK) | 6.1938849508e-07 AU, UA |
| 100 NM (UK) | 1.23877699016e-06 AU, UA |
| 500 NM (UK) | 6.1938849508e-06 AU, UA |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 1.23877699016e-05 AU, UA |
Nautical Mile (Uk): Definition and Use
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.
Astronomical Unit: Definition and Use
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Astronomical Unit: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (UK) in astronomical unit?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 1.23877699016e-08 astronomical unit (AU, UA).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to astronomical unit?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 1.23877699016e-08. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 1.23877699016e-08 = 3.0969424754e-07 AU, UA.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in astronomical unit?
10 NM (UK) = 1.23877699016e-07 AU, UA.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the astronomical unit?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) equals only 1.23877699016e-08 AU, UA.