Convert inch (US survey) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to inch (US survey).
1 in (US) = 1.37149302376e-05 NM. To convert inch (US survey) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 1.37149302376e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 72913.2400003 in (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 in (US) = 1.37149302376e-05 NM
- 1 NM = 72913.2400003 in (US)
- 10 in (US) = 0.000137149302376 NM
- 100 in (US) = 0.00137149302376 NM
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 in (US) = 1.3714930237581e-05 NM
Example: convert 15 in (US) to NM:
15 in (US) = 15 × 1.3714930237581e-05 NM = 0.000205723953563715 NM
Inch (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| inch (US survey) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 in (US) | 1.37149302376e-05 NM |
| 2 in (US) | 2.74298604752e-05 NM |
| 3 in (US) | 4.11447907127e-05 NM |
| 5 in (US) | 6.85746511879e-05 NM |
| 10 in (US) | 0.000137149302376 NM |
| 20 in (US) | 0.000274298604752 NM |
| 50 in (US) | 0.000685746511879 NM |
| 100 in (US) | 0.00137149302376 NM |
| 500 in (US) | 0.00685746511879 NM |
| 1000 in (US) | 0.0137149302376 NM |
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 inch (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
1 inch (US survey) (in (US)) = 1.37149302376e-05 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert inch (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the inch (US survey) value by 1.37149302376e-05. For example, 25 in (US) × 1.37149302376e-05 = 0.00034287325594 NM.
What is 10 inch (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
10 in (US) = 0.000137149302376 NM.
Which unit is larger, the inch (US survey) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 in (US) equals only 1.37149302376e-05 NM.