Inches to Nautical Miles Calculator
Inches
Nautical Miles
How to use this Inches to Nautical Miles Calculator 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Inches value from Inches units to Nautical Miles units.
- Enter the input Inches value in the text field.
- The Nautical Miles is calculated in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Nautical Miles label.
- You may copy the resulting Nautical Miles using the Copy button.
Formula
To convert given temperature from Inches to Nautical Miles, use the following formula.
Calculation
Inches
Inches are a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined as 1/12 of a foot. They are commonly used for measuring shorter lengths, such as the height of a person or the dimensions of a book. The inch has historical roots dating back to early English measurement standards.
Nautical Miles
A nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime contexts. It is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea. One nautical mile is defined as one minute of latitude. Nautical miles are commonly used in navigation, aviation, and maritime operations. Charts and maps used in these fields often have distances measured in nautical miles. The use of nautical miles simplifies navigation calculations, especially over long distances, as it is based on a consistent measurement related to the Earth's size and shape.