Convert nautical mile (UK) to mil
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 72960000 mil, thou. To convert nautical mile (UK) to mil, multiply the value by 72960000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.37061403509e-08 NM (UK)). 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 (UK) = 72960000 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.37061403509e-08 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 729600000 mil, thou
- 100 NM (UK) = 7296000000 mil, thou
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Mil
1 NM (UK) = 72960000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to mil, thou:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 72960000 mil, thou = 1094400000 mil, thou
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Mil Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 72960000 mil, thou |
| 2 NM (UK) | 145920000 mil, thou |
| 3 NM (UK) | 218880000 mil, thou |
| 5 NM (UK) | 364800000 mil, thou |
| 10 NM (UK) | 729600000 mil, thou |
| 20 NM (UK) | 1459200000 mil, thou |
| 50 NM (UK) | 3648000000 mil, thou |
| 100 NM (UK) | 7296000000 mil, thou |
| 500 NM (UK) | 36480000000 mil, thou |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 72960000000 mil, thou |
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (UK) in mil?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 72960000 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to mil?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 72960000. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 72960000 = 1824000000 mil, thou.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in mil?
10 NM (UK) = 729600000 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the mil?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 72960000 mil, thou.