Convert Thou to Nautical Mile
Convert thou to nautical miles by entering a value below.
How to Convert Thou to Nautical Miles
The thou and nautical mile are both units of length. 1 nautical mile equals 72913385.827 thou. This means to convert thou to nautical miles, you divide by 72913385.827.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to nautical miles:
We need to convert thou to nautical miles
Since 1 nmi = 72913385.827 thou, divide by 72913385.827
5 ÷ 72913385.827 = 6.8574514039e-8
5 thou = 6.8574514039e-8 nmi
Thou to Nautical Mile Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to nautical mile conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 thou | 1.3714902808e-9 nmi |
| 0.5 thou | 6.8574514039e-9 nmi |
| 1 thou | 1.3714902808e-8 nmi |
| 2 thou | 2.7429805616e-8 nmi |
| 5 thou | 6.8574514039e-8 nmi |
| 10 thou | 1.3714902808e-7 nmi |
| 25 thou | 3.4287257019e-7 nmi |
| 50 thou | 6.8574514039e-7 nmi |
| 100 thou | 1.3714902808e-6 nmi |
About These Units
Thou (thou)
A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.
Nautical Mile (nmi)
A nautical mile (nmi or NM) is exactly 1,852 meters or 1.151 statute miles. Nautical miles are the standard unit for maritime and aviation navigation, based on one minute of latitude. Ship and aircraft speeds are measured in knots (nautical miles per hour).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert thou to nautical miles?
To convert thou to nautical miles, divide the value by 72913385.827. For example, 10 thou = 1.3714902808e-7 nmi.
How many nautical miles are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 1.3714902808e-8 nautical miles.
What is the formula for thou to nautical miles?
The formula is: nmi = thou ÷ 72913385.827.