Nautical units of measurement
7 units from this system across 4 categories, 5 of them historical or traditional.
Length
| Unit | Symbol | Value in meters |
|---|---|---|
| nautical mile | nmi | 1,852 m |
| fathom | ftm | 1.8288 m |
| cable length | cb | 185.2 m |
| nautical league | nlea | 5,556 m |
Time
| Unit | Symbol | Value in seconds |
|---|---|---|
| ship's watch | watch | 14,400 s |
Speed
| Unit | Symbol | Value in meters per second |
|---|---|---|
| knot | kn | 0.5144444444 m/s |
Angle
| Unit | Symbol | Value in turns |
|---|---|---|
| compass point | point | 0.03125 turn |