What is a nautical mile (UK)?

The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, was defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

An aln is a traditional Scandinavian length unit formerly used for measuring cloth and distances, with lengths varying by country and era.

Why convert from NM (UK) to aln?

Converting helps interpret historical maritime distances in UK nautical miles into Scandinavian length units used in textiles and architecture.

How to Convert from Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to Aln?

Learn how to convert historical UK nautical miles (NM UK) to the traditional Scandinavian length unit, aln, used in measuring cloth and architectural dimensions.

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Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to Aln Conversion Table

Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]	Aln

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Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to Aln Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This online converter facilitates the transformation of measurements from the UK nautical mile, an older maritime unit, to the aln, a historical Scandinavian unit of length used primarily for textiles and building dimensions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in nautical miles (UK) you want to convert.
Select 'nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]' as the original unit.
Choose 'aln' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the result in aln.

Key Features

Converts UK nautical miles (NM UK) to aln with ease.
Supports interpretation of historical maritime and architectural measurements.
Browser-based and simple to use.
Helps reconcile legacy navigation, trade, and legal records.

Examples

2 NM (UK) equals 6242.011976048 aln.
0.5 NM (UK) equals 1560.502994012 aln.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historical UK Admiralty maritime charts.
Converting old maritime or legal records to Scandinavian units.
Analyzing measurements in historical Scandinavian textile trade documents.
Understanding dimensions in heritage architecture from Sweden, Norway, or Denmark.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm which aln standard applies based on country and period for accuracy.
Use this converter to assist with legacy records and comparative historical research.
Recognize that UK nautical miles (NM UK) slightly differ from international nautical miles.
Review original documentation carefully for unit abbreviations and context.

Limitations

Aln lengths vary historically by region, affecting direct equivalence.
NM (UK) is slightly longer than the international nautical mile, which may influence precision.
Historical records might contain inconsistent or abbreviated units needing careful interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nautical mile (UK)?: The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, was defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.
What is an aln?: An aln is a traditional Scandinavian length unit formerly used for measuring cloth and distances, with lengths varying by country and era.
Why convert from NM (UK) to aln?: Converting helps interpret historical maritime distances in UK nautical miles into Scandinavian length units used in textiles and architecture.

Key Terminology

Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: A historical UK maritime unit of length defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres.
Aln: A historical Scandinavian unit of length used for textiles and distances, whose exact size varies by region and period.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the UK nautical mile historically defined as?

Exactly 1852 metres

Exactly 6,080 feet

Exactly 6,000 feet

For what was the aln primarily used?

Maritime navigation

Measuring cloth and architectural dimensions

Measuring weight

What is a major limitation when converting between NM (UK) and aln?

Aln has a fixed length worldwide

Length of aln varies by country and period

NM (UK) equals the international nautical mile exactly

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