Convert Nautical Mile (UK) (NM (UK)) to Vara Conuquera (vara conuquera) instantly.
About these units
Nautical Mile (UK) (NM (UK))
The UK nautical mile was historically defined as 6,080 feet, slightly longer than the international nautical mile (1,852 meters). Before international standardization in 1929, British charts and maritime documents relied on this definition. It approximated one minute of latitude but used British feet rather than an exact metric conversion. Although the UK adopted the international nautical mile long ago, many older navigation charts, historical records, and maritime traditions still reference the UK version. Researchers dealing with archival naval documents must carefully distinguish between the two definitions to avoid errors in distance or speed calculations. The UK nautical mile is a reminder of the era before global standardization when each nation maintained its own measurement conventions—even for activities as universally critical as seafaring.
Vara Conuquera (vara conuquera)
The Vara Conuquera is another regional variant of the vara, used primarily in Chile, with a slightly different length than the standard vara. It was closely associated with land measurement, particularly in defining plots for cultivation and property boundaries in rural communities. Its use highlights the way local measurement systems adapted colonial Spanish units to meet practical needs. Land surveyors, farmers, and municipal officials relied on the Vara Conuquera for legal documentation, taxation, and irrigation planning. Today, knowledge of the Vara Conuquera is mostly of historical and legal interest, providing context for land disputes, heritage records, and the evolution of measurement in Chilean history.