How to convert poles to nautical miles
1 pole is equal to 0.002715550756 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 368.2494234 poles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = poles × 0.002715550756
nautical miles = poles ÷ 368.2494234Example: convert 15 pole to NM: 15 × 0.002715550756 = 0.04073326134 NM.
Pole to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Pole (pole) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pole | 0.00002715550756 NM |
| 0.1 pole | 0.0002715550756 NM |
| 1 pole | 0.002715550756 NM |
| 2 pole | 0.005431101512 NM |
| 3 pole | 0.008146652268 NM |
| 5 pole | 0.01357775378 NM |
| 10 pole | 0.02715550756 NM |
| 20 pole | 0.05431101512 NM |
| 50 pole | 0.1357775378 NM |
| 100 pole | 0.2715550756 NM |
| 250 pole | 0.678887689 NM |
| 500 pole | 1.357775378 NM |
| 1,000 pole | 2.715550756 NM |
About the pole
The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.
Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical