Convert nautical mile (international) to ell
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 1620.29746282 ell. To convert nautical mile (international) to ell, multiply the value by 1620.29746282; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ell = 0.00061717062635 NM). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM = 1620.29746282 ell
- 1 ell = 0.00061717062635 NM
- 10 NM = 16202.9746282 ell
- 100 NM = 162029.746282 ell
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Ell
1 NM = 1620.29746281715 ell
Example: convert 15 NM to ell:
15 NM = 15 × 1620.29746281715 ell = 24304.4619422572 ell
Nautical Mile (International) to Ell Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | ell |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 1620.29746282 ell |
| 2 NM | 3240.59492563 ell |
| 3 NM | 4860.89238845 ell |
| 5 NM | 8101.48731409 ell |
| 10 NM | 16202.9746282 ell |
| 20 NM | 32405.9492563 ell |
| 50 NM | 81014.8731409 ell |
| 100 NM | 162029.746282 ell |
| 500 NM | 810148.731409 ell |
| 1000 NM | 1620297.46282 ell |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (international) in ell?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 1620.29746282 ell (ell).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to ell?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 1620.29746282. For example, 25 NM × 1620.29746282 = 40507.4365704 ell.
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in ell?
10 NM = 16202.9746282 ell.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the ell?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 NM = 1620.29746282 ell.