Convert nautical mile (international) to pole
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Pole
1 NM = 368.249423367534 pole
Example: convert 15 NM to pole:
15 NM = 15 × 368.249423367534 pole = 5523.741350513 pole
Nautical Mile (International) to Pole Conversion Table
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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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.