Convert nautical mile (international) to microinch
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Microinch
1 NM = 72913385826.7717 µin
Example: convert 15 NM to µin:
15 NM = 15 × 72913385826.7717 µin = 1093700787401.57 µin
Nautical Mile (International) to Microinch 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.
Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.