Nautical Mile to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert nautical miles to points with our free online length converter.
Nautical Mile to Point (Typography) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Nautical Mile).
- The converted value in Point (Typography) 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 Nautical Mile to Point (Typography)
Converting Nautical Mile to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Nautical Mile = 5.2498e+6 pointsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 nautical miles: 10 × 5.2498e+6 = 5.2498e+7 points
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What is a Nautical Mile and a Point (Typography)?
A nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
A point is a unit of length used in typography. The desktop publishing point (DTP point or PostScript point) is defined as 1/72 of an international inch (approximately 0.3527 mm).
Note: The Nautical Mile is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Point (Typography) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Nautical Mile and Point (Typography)
The nautical mile originated from the length of one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. It was standardized internationally in 1929.
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
Common Uses for nautical miles and points
Explore the typical applications for both Nautical Mile (imperial/US) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for nautical miles
- Marine navigation
- Air navigation
- Charting distances over water or air
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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.
About Point (Typography) (pt)
How many points are in an inch?
In modern desktop publishing, there are exactly 72 points (pt) in 1 inch (in).
What is the difference between a point and a pixel?
A point (pt) is a unit of physical length (1/72 inch), typically used for print. A pixel (px) is a unit of digital display resolution and its physical size can vary depending on the screen's pixel density (PPI).
What does 12 pt font mean?
It means the height of the font characters (specifically, the 'em square', which includes space above and below the letters) is 12 points, or 12/72 = 1/6th of an inch.
Conversion Table: Nautical Mile to Point (Typography)
| Nautical Mile (NM) | Point (Typography) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,249,760.473 |
| 5 | 26,248,802.363 |
| 10 | 52,497,604.726 |
| 25 | 131,244,011.815 |
| 50 | 262,488,023.63 |
| 100 | 524,976,047.259 |
| 500 | 2,624,880,236.296 |
| 1,000 | 5,249,760,472.592 |
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