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About these units
Millimeter (mm)
A millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter and is used extensively in fields that require fine control and precision. Engineers and machinists frequently rely on millimeters in technical drawings and machining specifications, since the unit supports very precise tolerances without resorting to decimals. In construction, millimeters provide clarity for component dimensions, door and window fittings, and joinery work. Millimeters are also critical in medical imaging (such as CT or MRI slice thickness), entomology, electronics, and automotive design. Many mechanical failures or malfunctions arise from deviations of only a few millimeters—highlighting the importance of precision. On a more everyday level, rainfall measurements and snow depth reports often use millimeters for accuracy.
Nautical Mile (nmi)
The nautical mile is a unit designed specifically for navigation. Its definition—exactly 1,852 meters—originated from the idea that one nautical mile equals one minute of arc along Earth's meridian. This geometric relationship makes nautical miles incredibly convenient for charting and navigation because latitude coordinates are given in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Aviation and maritime industries use nautical miles exclusively for distance, and knots (nautical miles per hour) for speed. Because Earth's shape and size are fundamental to navigational calculations, using nautical miles avoids the complexities that would arise if statute miles or kilometers were used instead. The unit remains globally standardized and universally understood in professional navigation.