Online calculator to convert nautical miles to decimeters (nmi to dm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between nautical miles and decimeters.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.000054 nautical miles in a decimeter.
What is a decimeter (dm)?
A decimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for decimeter is dm. There are 18,520 decimeters in a nautical mile. The International spelling for this unit is decimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from nautical miles to dm is:
dm = nautical miles x 18,520
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nautical miles to decimeters (nmi to dm).
Nautical Mile to Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 75 nautical miles to decimeters (show work) Formula: nautical miles x 18,520 = dm Calculations: 75 nautical miles x 18,520 = 1,389,000 dm Result: 75 nautical miles is equal to 1,389,000 dm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nautical miles to dm.
Nautical Miles to Decimeters Conversion Chart
| nautical miles (nmi) | decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 18,520 dm |
| 2 nmi | 37,040 dm |
| 3 nmi | 55,560 dm |
| 4 nmi | 74,080 dm |
| 5 nmi | 92,600 dm |
| 6 nmi | 111,120 dm |
| 7 nmi | 129,640 dm |
| 8 nmi | 148,160 dm |
| 9 nmi | 166,680 dm |
| 10 nmi | 185,200 dm |
| 20 nmi | 370,400 dm |
| 30 nmi | 555,600 dm |
| 40 nmi | 740,800 dm |
| 50 nmi | 926,000 dm |
| 75 nmi | 1,389,000 dm |
| 100 nmi | 1,852,000 dm |
| 250 nmi | 4,630,000 dm |
| 500 nmi | 9,260,000 dm |
| 750 nmi | 13,890,000 dm |
| 1,000 nmi | 18,520,000 dm |
| 2,500 nmi | 46,300,000 dm |
| 5,000 nmi | 92,600,000 dm |
| 7,500 nmi | 138,900,000 dm |
| 10,000 nmi | 185,200,000 dm |
| 25,000 nmi | 463,000,000 dm |
| 50,000 nmi | 926,000,000 dm |
| 75,000 nmi | 1,389,000,000 dm |
| 100,000 nmi | 1,852,000,000 dm |
| 250,000 nmi | 4,630,000,000 dm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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