Convert Millimeter to Nautical Mile
Millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter or 0.001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring very small distances or dimensions, such as the thickness of an object or the precision of mechanical components.
The millimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "milli-", meaning one thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The millimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 18th century during the French Revolution, which sought to standardize measurements worldwide. Today, the millimeter is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts, especially when precision is required.
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 Millimeter to other length-converter units
1 Millimeter = 0.000001 Kilometer
1 Millimeter = 0.001 Meter
1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter
1 Millimeter = 1 Millimeter
1 Millimeter = 1000 Micrometer
1 Millimeter = 1000000 Nanometer
1 Millimeter = 6.213688756e-7 Mile
1 Millimeter = 0.0010936133 Yard
1 Millimeter = 0.0032808399 Feet
1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inch
1 Millimeter = 1.057008707e-19 Light year
1 Millimeter = 1000 Micron
1 Millimeter = 5.399568034e-7 Nautical Mile