Re: [Paddlewise] conversion factor

From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_gsp.org>
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 06:20:16 -0500
On Fri, Mar 13, 1998 at 09:56:43PM -0500, Larry Bliven wrote:
> a question arose on 'Paddlewise' email about measurement units. nice
> physical discussion was presented about definition of nautical mile.

If you have a Unix/Linux system, just use "units":

	Script started on Sat Mar 14 06:18:54 1998
	/tmp 1: units

	you have: nmiles
	you want: km
		* 1.852000e+00
		/ 5.399568e-01

	/tmp 2: exit
	script done on Sat Mar 14 06:19:04 1998

---Rsk
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