Convert rope to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Nautical Mile (International)
1 rope = 0.00329157667386609 NM
Example: convert 15 rope to NM:
15 rope = 15 × 0.00329157667386609 NM = 0.0493736501079914 NM
Rope to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.