Nautical Unit Converter
Convert nautical distance, depth and speed locally. Source and target units must describe the same quantity.
Result:
Definitions: 1 nmi = 1852 m; 1 kn = 1852 m/h; 1 international ft = 0.3048 m; 1 fathom = 6 ft = 1.8288 m; 1 international mile = 1609.344 m; 1 km = 1000 m.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter a finite value.
- Choose source and target units for the same quantity.
- Convert, then copy or download the report.
Exact unit definitions
Definitions: 1 nmi = 1852 m; 1 kn = 1852 m/h; 1 international ft = 0.3048 m; 1 fathom = 6 ft = 1.8288 m; 1 international mile = 1609.344 m; 1 km = 1000 m.
Local conversion
Conversion runs in your browser; values are not sent to a server.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
How long is a nautical mile?
Exactly 1852 meters.
What is a knot?
One nautical mile per hour, exactly 1852 meters per hour.
How deep is a fathom?
Exactly 1.8288 m or 6 international feet.
Can I convert a length to a speed?
No. A speed needs a time basis; this tool converts within length or speed only.