Convert micron to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Nautical League (Uk)
1 µ = 1.79870608279228e-10 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 µ to NL (UK):
15 µ = 15 × 1.79870608279228e-10 NL (UK) = 2.69805912418842e-09 NL (UK)
Micron to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.