Convert ell to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to ell.
1 ell = 0.00061717062635 NM. To convert ell to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.00061717062635; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 1620.29746282 ell). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ell = 0.00061717062635 NM
- 1 NM = 1620.29746282 ell
- 10 ell = 0.0061717062635 NM
- 100 ell = 0.061717062635 NM
How to Convert Ell to Nautical Mile (International)
1 ell = 0.000617170626349892 NM
Example: convert 15 ell to NM:
15 ell = 15 × 0.000617170626349892 NM = 0.00925755939524838 NM
Ell to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| ell | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.00061717062635 NM |
| 2 ell | 0.0012343412527 NM |
| 3 ell | 0.00185151187905 NM |
| 5 ell | 0.00308585313175 NM |
| 10 ell | 0.0061717062635 NM |
| 20 ell | 0.012343412527 NM |
| 50 ell | 0.0308585313175 NM |
| 100 ell | 0.061717062635 NM |
| 500 ell | 0.308585313175 NM |
| 1000 ell | 0.61717062635 NM |
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
Nautical Mile (International)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in nautical mile (international)?
1 ell (ell) = 0.00061717062635 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert ell to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the ell value by 0.00061717062635. For example, 25 ell × 0.00061717062635 = 0.0154292656587 NM.
What is 10 ell in nautical mile (international)?
10 ell = 0.0061717062635 NM.
Which unit is larger, the ell or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.00061717062635 NM.