What is a Russian archin?

The Russian archin is an old Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.

How long is a UK nautical mile compared to the international nautical mile?

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

Why should I use this converter?

It helps interpret and reconcile historical Russian length measurements with British maritime distances, aiding research in navigation, trade, restoration, and legal contexts.

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

Learn how to convert measurements from the obsolete Russian archin unit to the UK nautical mile (NM UK) using this easy online length converter. Perfect for historical research, maritime navigation analysis, and restoration projects.

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Russian archin to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table

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

This online converter allows users to transform lengths measured in Russian archin, a historic Russian unit, into the UK nautical mile (NM UK), a British maritime distance unit. It serves those working with legacy documents, historical maps, and artifacts that reference these units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Russian archin into the input field.
Select the target unit as nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] from the unit options.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in UK nautical miles.

Key Features

Converts Russian archin to UK nautical mile (Admiralty) accurately based on defined conversion rates.
Supports historical and legacy measurement analysis for trade, navigation, and property records.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick, hassle-free conversions.

Examples

10 Russian archin equals approximately 0.003837719 UK nautical miles.
100 Russian archin converts to about 0.03837719 UK nautical miles.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting historic Russian textile and trade measurements into British maritime units.
Analyzing distances on old UK Admiralty charts and navigation logs.
Restoring historic buildings or artifacts when original dimensions are recorded in Russian arshins.
Reconciling maritime and legal documents involving both Russian and British length units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of the unit being converted since the Russian archin has varied historically.
Use the converter for comparison with UK Admiralty nautical miles rather than international nautical miles due to slight differences.
Cross-check results when working with archival data due to possible inconsistencies or transcription errors.

Limitations

Russian archin is an obsolete measure with slight length variations and approximations.
The UK nautical mile differs marginally from the international nautical mile, affecting some comparisons.
Archival records may contain inconsistent original measurements limiting exact precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: The Russian archin is an old Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.
How long is a UK nautical mile compared to the international nautical mile?: The UK nautical mile (Admiralty) is defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, slightly longer than the international nautical mile of exactly 1,852 metres.
Why should I use this converter?: It helps interpret and reconcile historical Russian length measurements with British maritime distances, aiding research in navigation, trade, restoration, and legal contexts.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches (about 0.7112 metres), formerly used in trade and crafts.
Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: The UK Admiralty nautical mile defined as exactly 6,080 feet or 1,853.184 metres, used historically in British maritime navigation.
Vershok: A smaller Russian unit of length; 16 vershoks make up one Russian archin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of one Russian archin in metres?

0.7112 metres

1.853 metres

28 metres

Which unit is slightly longer: the UK nautical mile or the international nautical mile?

International nautical mile

UK nautical mile (Admiralty)

Both are equal

What historic use is associated with the Russian archin?

Measuring cloth and textiles

Modern maritime navigation

Calculating speed of light

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