Convert Roman actus to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert Roman actus [actus] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to Roman actus.
How to Convert Roman Actus to Nautical Mile (International)
1 actus = 0.0191569762419006 NM
Example: convert 15 actus to NM:
15 actus = 15 × 0.0191569762419006 NM = 0.28735464362851 NM
Roman Actus to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.