Convert Inch to Nautical Mile
Inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot, or approximately 2.54 centimeters. The inch is commonly used for measuring small lengths, such as the dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.
The inch has ancient origins and was originally based on the width of a human thumb or the length of a typical barleycorn (a small grain). The term "inch" comes from the Latin word "uncia", meaning "one-twelfth," referencing its relationship to the foot, which was divided into 12 inches in the Roman system. The definition of the inch evolved over time, with various regions and cultures using different standards. In England, the inch was standardized during the 14th century as 1/12 of a foot, and this definition was adopted in other countries using the imperial system. Today, the inch is precisely defined as 2.54 centimeters, in line with the metric system.
Nautical Mile
A nautical mile (nm) is a unit of distance used in navigation and air travel. It is defined as 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 miles. The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea or in the air, where the curvature of the Earth is significant.
The nautical mile has its origins in ancient times, specifically in the practice of navigation by the stars and the Earth's latitude lines. It was originally defined as one minute of latitude along any meridian (the Earth's lines of longitude). The term "nautical mile" comes from the word "nautical", meaning relating to sailors or ships. The modern definition, standardized in 1929 at 1,852 meters, was established by the International Hydrographic Organization. This standardization was necessary to maintain consistency in global navigation, and the nautical mile is now used universally in maritime and aviation contexts to measure distances on the Earth's surface.
Convert Inch to other length-converter units
1 Inch = 0.0000254 Kilometer
1 Inch = 0.0254 Meter
1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeter
1 Inch = 25.4 Millimeter
1 Inch = 25400 Micrometer
1 Inch = 25400000 Nanometer
1 Inch = 0.0000157828 Mile
1 Inch = 0.0277777778 Yard
1 Inch = 0.0833333333 Feet
1 Inch = 1 Inch
1 Inch = 2.684802117e-18 Light year
1 Inch = 25400 Micron
1 Inch = 0.0000137149 Nautical Mile