What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to convert distances measured in the UK nautical mile (NM (UK))—a historical maritime unit—into feet (ft), commonly used in everyday and technical measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the distance value in nautical mile (UK) units.
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Select 'nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]' as the input unit.
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Choose 'foot [ft]' as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent length in feet.
Key Features
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Converts nautical mile (UK) to feet precisely using the defined conversion factor.
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Supports interpretation of historical maritime charts and legacy documents.
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing additional software.
Examples
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2 NM (UK) converts to 12,160 ft.
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0.5 NM (UK) converts to 3,040 ft.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances on historical UK Admiralty navigation charts.
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Converting maritime legal documents from UK nautical miles to feet.
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Restoring and comparing navigation instruments that use the UK nautical mile definition.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you confirm the historical context before converting measurements.
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Use this converter specifically for the UK nautical mile, not the international nautical mile.
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Double-check conversions when working with archival maritime data or museum exhibits.
Limitations
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The UK nautical mile is slightly longer than the international nautical mile; conversions involving modern international data require different factors.
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This unit is rarely used in current navigation, so confirm the source before applying conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the UK nautical mile compared to the international nautical mile?
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The UK nautical mile (NM (UK)) is exactly 6,080 feet, slightly longer than the international nautical mile which equals 1,852 metres.
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Why would I convert nautical miles to feet?
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Converting from UK nautical miles to feet helps interpret historical maritime distances and reconcile legacy or legal documents with modern measurements.
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Can I use this converter for contemporary navigation?
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No, this converter is intended for historical and legacy data; modern navigation typically uses the international nautical mile.
Key Terminology
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Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]
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A historical UK definition of the nautical mile, measuring exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, used in legacy maritime navigation.
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Foot [ft]
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A unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, commonly used in everyday and technical measurements.