A reed is an obsolete or regional length measurement historically used in different cultures, usually based on a reed plant or measuring rod. Its exact length varied by location and time period.

How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?

The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, which is slightly longer than the international nautical mile defined as exactly 1,852 metres.

Why convert reeds to UK nautical miles?

Converting reeds to UK nautical miles helps interpret and reconcile historical land, maritime, or legal measurements that used these older units with modern standards.

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

Learn how to convert the obsolete length unit reed into the UK nautical mile (NM UK) using this straightforward online converter. Understand applications, examples, and tips for historical and maritime measurements.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts lengths measured in reeds, an outdated or regional unit, into UK nautical miles (NM UK), a historical maritime unit. It serves to bridge archaic and modern measurement systems useful in historical, maritime, and legal contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in reeds in the input field
Select the unit 'reed' as the input unit and 'Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]' as the output unit
Click convert to receive the equivalent length in UK nautical miles
Use the results for interpreting historical, maritime, or legal distances

Key Features

Converts the obsolete reed unit to UK nautical miles accurately using a fixed conversion rate
Supports understanding of historical land records, maritime charts, and ethnographic measurements
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick unit conversion
Provides practical examples of conversions between reed and NM (UK)

Examples

Converting 10 reeds results in 0.014802632 UK nautical miles
Converting 100 reeds gives 0.14802632 UK nautical miles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historical UK Admiralty maritime charts
Analyzing land boundary records and deeds with archaic measurements
Supporting ethnographic and archaeological research on traditional measurement systems
Reconciling legacy maritime documents and navigation logs with modern units
Restoring older navigation instruments and maritime museum exhibits

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context as reed measurements varied regionally and over time
Use this conversion primarily for historical or regional data rather than modern navigation
Cross-check results when precise legal or scientific accuracy is required
Consider the UK nautical mile's slight difference from the international definition in use

Limitations

The reed varies in length depending on location and historical period, limiting precision
The UK nautical mile (NM UK) differs slightly from the internationally standardized nautical mile
Conversions do not represent contemporary navigation standards but apply to historical data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reed unit?: A reed is an obsolete or regional length measurement historically used in different cultures, usually based on a reed plant or measuring rod. Its exact length varied by location and time period.
How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?: The UK nautical mile, also called the Admiralty nautical mile, is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, which is slightly longer than the international nautical mile defined as exactly 1,852 metres.
Why convert reeds to UK nautical miles?: Converting reeds to UK nautical miles helps interpret and reconcile historical land, maritime, or legal measurements that used these older units with modern standards.

Key Terminology

Reed: An obsolete or regional length unit historically based on a plant or measuring rod, varying in length by place and time.
Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: The UK Admiralty nautical mile defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, slightly longer than the international nautical mile.
Conversion Rate: The fixed value used to convert one unit to another, here: 1 reed equals 0.0014802632 UK nautical miles.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the reed commonly based on?

A measuring rod or reed plant length

Exactly 100 centimeters

The length of a person’s foot

How many feet equal a UK nautical mile?

Exactly 6,080 feet

Exactly 6,076 feet

Exactly 6,100 feet

Which use case applies to this converter?

Modern global navigation systems

Interpreting historical maritime distances

Measuring highway distances

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