Convert nautical league (UK) to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Span (Cloth)
1 NL (UK) = 24320 span
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to span:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 24320 span = 364800 span
Nautical League (Uk) to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.