Convert hectometer to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Nautical Mile (International)
1 hm = 0.0539956803455724 NM
Example: convert 15 hm to NM:
15 hm = 15 × 0.0539956803455724 NM = 0.809935205183585 NM
Hectometer to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.