How to Convert Nautical Measurements

Now you'll be able to convert "20,000 leagues under the sea" into feet, knots and other nautical measurements.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Calculators
• Notebook Papers
• Pens And Pencils
• Calculators

1. Six feet equal 1 fathom.

2. Approximately 1,000 fathoms equal 1 nautical mile, or knot.

3. Three nautical miles or knots equal 1 league.

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[bpreardon]

on 8/1/2009 http://www.ehow.com/how_5253539_convert-knots-miles-per-hour.html

This should help with your question. Basically, a nautical mile is 6076ft while a "mile" is 5280 ft.

[dasdal]

on 3/9/2008 What is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?

[dasdal]

on 3/9/2008 what is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?

[dasdal]

on 3/9/2008 what is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?

[dasdal]

on 3/9/2008 What is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?