Converted Value
1.63623e-7
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⚡ Bu (Japan) to Nautical Miles: the quick answer
1 bu = 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷ NM
1 bu (Japan) equals 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷ nautical miles
To convert bu (Japan) to nautical miles, multiply the value by 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷.
To go the other way, multiply nautical miles by 6,111,600 to get bu (Japan).
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🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per bu (Japan)) ÷ (meters per nautical mile).
📊 Bu (Japan) to Nautical Miles conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
Convert 25 bu (Japan) to nautical miles
25 bu × 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷ = 4.09058 × 10⁻⁶ NM
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Convert 250 bu (Japan) to nautical miles
250 bu × 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷ = 4.09058 × 10⁻⁵ NM
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📘 About these units
Bu (Japan) (bu). The bu is one hundredth of a shaku (about 3.03 mm). Used in: Asia — Japan & Korea.
Nautical mile (NM). A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude, and is used in shipping and aviation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many nautical miles are in one bu (Japan)?
There are 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷ nautical miles in one bu (Japan).
How do I convert bu (Japan) to nautical miles?
Multiply the number of bu (Japan) by 1.63623 × 10⁻⁷. For example, 10 bu (Japan) equal 1.63623 × 10⁻⁶ nautical miles.
How many bu (Japan) are in one nautical mile?
One nautical mile equals 6,111,600 bu (Japan).
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