Convert nautical league (int.) to yard
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Yard
1 NL (int.) = 6076.1154855643 yd
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to yd:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 6076.1154855643 yd = 91141.7322834646 yd
Nautical League (Int.) to Yard Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.