Inch to Nautical Mile Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert inches to nautical miles with our free online length converter.
Inch to Nautical Mile Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Inch).
- The converted value in Nautical Mile will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Inch to Nautical Mile
Converting Inch to Nautical Mile involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Inch = 1.3715e-5 nautical milesExample Calculation:
Convert 10 inches: 10 × 1.3715e-5 = 0.000137149 nautical miles
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What is a Inch and a Nautical Mile?
The inch is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.
A nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
Note: The Inch is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Nautical Mile belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Inch and Nautical Mile
The inch has ancient origins, historically related to the width of a thumb or the length of three barleycorns laid end-to-end. Its definition was standardized internationally in 1959 based on the metric system (1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly).
The nautical mile originated from the length of one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. It was standardized internationally in 1929.
Common Uses for inches and nautical miles
Explore the typical applications for both Inch (imperial/US) and Nautical Mile (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for inches
- Everyday US Measurements: Everyday measurements in the US (e.g., height, paper size, screen sizes).
- US Construction: Construction and carpentry in the US.
- Apparel Sizing: Clothing sizes (e.g., waist size, inseam).
- US Meteorology: Measuring rainfall in the US.
- Engineering Components: Component sizes in some engineering fields.
Common Uses for nautical miles
- Marine navigation
- Air navigation
- Charting distances over water or air
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Inch (in)
How many inches are in a foot?
There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters (cm) in 1 inch (in).
Where is the inch primarily used?
The inch is the standard unit for many everyday length measurements in the United States. It is also used to some extent in Canada and the UK, though metric is more common officially.
About Nautical Mile (NM)
Why is a nautical mile different from a statute mile?
A statute mile (used on land, 1609.344 meters) is based on historical measurements. A nautical mile (1852 meters) is derived from the Earth's circumference (1 minute of latitude) and simplifies navigation calculations.
How many feet are in a nautical mile?
One nautical mile is approximately 6076.115 feet.
What is a knot in relation to a nautical mile?
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It's commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
Conversion Table: Inch to Nautical Mile
| Inch (in) | Nautical Mile (NM) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 50 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 500 | 0.007 |
| 1,000 | 0.014 |