An aln is a historic Scandinavian length unit used primarily for measuring cloth and architectural distances, but its exact length varied by region and time.

What is a nautical mile (international)?

The international nautical mile is defined exactly as 1,852 meters and is commonly used in marine and aeronautical navigation to measure distances based on latitude.

Can I use this converter for all aln variants?

This conversion is based on the Swedish aln length; other variations of aln might require adjustments to the conversion factor.

How to Convert from Aln to Nautical Mile (International)

Learn how to convert aln, a historical Scandinavian length unit, into international nautical miles used in navigation and marine charting with this simple online tool.

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Aln to Nautical mile (international) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you transform measurements given in aln, a traditional Scandinavian unit of length, into international nautical miles, which are widely used in maritime and aerial navigation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in aln into the input field.
Select 'aln' as the source unit and 'nautical mile (international)' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent distance in nautical miles.

Key Features

Converts historical Scandinavian aln measurements to international nautical miles.
Uses a defined conversion rate aligning with the Swedish aln value.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring software installation.

Examples

10 aln converts to approximately 0.003206144 international nautical miles.
100 aln converts to approximately 0.03206144 international nautical miles.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical Scandinavian textile measurements for modern comparison.
Converting old building or room dimensions from Scandinavian architectural sources.
Translating length data in historical cadastral or legal records for navigational mapping.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the specific aln definition relevant to your historical context since the unit length varied by country and period.
Use the conversion assuming the Swedish aln value (~0.5938 m) for best accuracy.
Remember that nautical miles rely on standard geodetic definitions, so consistent datum application is important.

Limitations

The aln length historically fluctuated across Scandinavian regions, so exact conversions may vary.
This tool assumes the Swedish aln variant; other forms might require different conversions.
Precision depends on consistent geodetic datum usage for nautical mile calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an aln?: An aln is a historic Scandinavian length unit used primarily for measuring cloth and architectural distances, but its exact length varied by region and time.
What is a nautical mile (international)?: The international nautical mile is defined exactly as 1,852 meters and is commonly used in marine and aeronautical navigation to measure distances based on latitude.
Can I use this converter for all aln variants?: This conversion is based on the Swedish aln length; other variations of aln might require adjustments to the conversion factor.

Key Terminology

Aln: A historical Scandinavian unit of length, traditionally used for textiles and architecture, with length varying by region and period.
Nautical mile (international): A unit of length exactly equal to 1,852 meters, used primarily in navigation and geodetic applications.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical purpose did the aln primarily serve?

Measuring cloth and textiles

Measuring temperature

Measuring weight

How is the international nautical mile defined?

Exactly 1,852 meters

Equal to one kilometer

Approximately one meter

What does this converter assume about the aln unit?

It uses the Danish aln definition

It uses the Swedish aln value (~0.5938 m)

It averages all Scandinavian aln lengths

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