Convert Nautical miles per ounce to Nautical miles per pound
Convert Nautical miles per ounce (nmi/oz) to Nautical miles per pound (nmi/lb) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nmi/lb = nmi/oz × 16
About Nautical miles per ounce
The nautical mile per ounce (nmi/oz) equals ≈65.33 km/kg, the highest-resolution imperial mass-efficiency unit for light aircraft and UAVs. Micro-UAS with small fuel tanks (few ounces) use nmi/oz to compare range on different fuel blends. A hydrogen-powered small UAV at 140 km/kg ≈2.14 nmi/oz. 1 nmi/oz ≈65.33 km/kg = 16 nmi/lb.
About Nautical miles per pound
The nautical mile per pound (nmi/lb) equals ≈4.083 km/kg, the standard fuel efficiency unit in US and NATO aviation engineering. Range planning for US Navy, USAF, and FAA-certified aircraft uses nmi/lb or gallons/nmi; ICAO fuel planning worksheets include nmi/lb columns. Typical values: commercial turbofan 0.10-0.25 nmi/lb; turboprop commuter 0.08-0.15 nmi/lb. 1 nmi/lb ≈4.083 km/kg.
Quick Reference Table
| Nautical miles per ounce (nmi/oz) | Nautical miles per pound (nmi/lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi/oz | 16 nmi/lb |
| 2 nmi/oz | 32 nmi/lb |
| 5 nmi/oz | 80 nmi/lb |
| 10 nmi/oz | 160 nmi/lb |
| 25 nmi/oz | 400 nmi/lb |
| 50 nmi/oz | 800 nmi/lb |
| 100 nmi/oz | 1600 nmi/lb |