Convert nautical league (UK) to hand
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Hand
1 NL (UK) = 54720 hand
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to hand:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 54720 hand = 820800 hand
Nautical League (Uk) to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.