Yards to International Nautical Miles

Metric Conversions.

Nautical Miles to Yards (Swap units)

1yd = 0.00049nmi

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Yards to Nautical Miles formula

International Nautical Miles = Yards / 2025.35747559

1 Yards to International Nautical Miles calculation

International Nautical Miles = Yards / 2025.35747559

International Nautical Miles = 1 / 2025.3649827671

International Nautical Miles = 0.00049

What is a yard?

A yard is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that have adopted the Imperial system of measurement. It is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. The yard is primarily used for measuring distances in everyday situations, such as the length of a room or the height of a person. It is also commonly used in sports, particularly in American football, where the field is divided into 100 yards.

The yard is believed to have originated from the length of a person's stride. In medieval times, a yard was defined as the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the outstretched arm of King Henry I of England. However, the exact length of a yard has varied throughout history and between different countries. It wasn't until 1959 that the yard was officially defined as 0.9144 meters by international agreement.

While the yard is still widely used in the United States, many other countries have adopted the metric system and use the meter as their primary unit of length. However, the yard is still used in some specialized fields, such as construction and landscaping, where it is more convenient to work with fractions of a yard rather than decimal fractions of a meter.

What is an international nautical mile?

An international nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or 1.15078 miles. The term "nautical" refers to its use in the context of sea travel, distinguishing it from the statute mile used on land.

The international nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used primarily for measuring distances at sea. It is widely used by sailors, pilots, and navigators to calculate routes, determine positions, and estimate travel times. Due to its standardized length, it allows for accurate and consistent measurements across different regions and countries.

The international nautical mile is divided into smaller units called nautical miles, which are further divided into minutes and seconds. This subdivision allows for precise measurements and calculations in navigation. The use of nautical miles is particularly important in marine charts, GPS systems, and other navigational tools, as it provides a common reference point for sailors and mariners worldwide.

 

Yards to International Nautical Miles table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Yards
International Nautical Miles
0yd
0.00000nmi
1yd
0.00049nmi
2yd
0.00099nmi
3yd
0.00148nmi
4yd
0.00197nmi
5yd
0.00247nmi
6yd
0.00296nmi
7yd
0.00346nmi
8yd
0.00395nmi
9yd
0.00444nmi
10yd
0.00494nmi
11yd
0.00543nmi
12yd
0.00592nmi
13yd
0.00642nmi
14yd
0.00691nmi
15yd
0.00741nmi
16yd
0.00790nmi
17yd
0.00839nmi
18yd
0.00889nmi
19yd
0.00938nmi
20yd
0.00987nmi
21yd
0.01037nmi
22yd
0.01086nmi
23yd
0.01136nmi
24yd
0.01185nmi
25yd
0.01234nmi
26yd
0.01284nmi
27yd
0.01333nmi
28yd
0.01382nmi
29yd
0.01432nmi
30yd
0.01481nmi
31yd
0.01531nmi
32yd
0.01580nmi
33yd
0.01629nmi
34yd
0.01679nmi
35yd
0.01728nmi
36yd
0.01777nmi
37yd
0.01827nmi
38yd
0.01876nmi
39yd
0.01926nmi
40yd
0.01975nmi
41yd
0.02024nmi
42yd
0.02074nmi
43yd
0.02123nmi
44yd
0.02172nmi
45yd
0.02222nmi
46yd
0.02271nmi
47yd
0.02321nmi
48yd
0.02370nmi
49yd
0.02419nmi
50yd
0.02469nmi
51yd
0.02518nmi
52yd
0.02567nmi
53yd
0.02617nmi
54yd
0.02666nmi
55yd
0.02716nmi
56yd
0.02765nmi
57yd
0.02814nmi
58yd
0.02864nmi
59yd
0.02913nmi
60yd
0.02962nmi
61yd
0.03012nmi
62yd
0.03061nmi
63yd
0.03111nmi
64yd
0.03160nmi
65yd
0.03209nmi
66yd
0.03259nmi
67yd
0.03308nmi
68yd
0.03357nmi
69yd
0.03407nmi
70yd
0.03456nmi
71yd
0.03506nmi
72yd
0.03555nmi
73yd
0.03604nmi
74yd
0.03654nmi
75yd
0.03703nmi
76yd
0.03752nmi
77yd
0.03802nmi
78yd
0.03851nmi
79yd
0.03901nmi
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