Timex Intelligent Quartz Instructions Manual page 59

Known Factors: Speed: 40 miles per hour Distance:
10 nautical miles
• Align "40" on the outer ring with the mark "MPH"
marking on the inner ring.
• The time required can be found directly below the "10"
arrow on the outer ring, which is "15" on the inner ring.
The answer: 15 minutes
DISTANCE CALCULATION:
How far can you travel at 40 miles per hour for
15 minutes?
Known Factors: Speed: 40 nautical miles per hour Time:
15 minutes
• Align "40" on the outer ring directly above the mark
"MPH" on the inner ring.
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• The distance travelled can be obtained above the "15"
marker on the inner ring. The number indicated on the
outer ring is "10".
The answer: The distance travelled is 10 nautical
miles.
UNIT CONVERSION:
To convert distance from nautical miles to statute miles
and kilometers.
Known Factor: Distance to convert is 10 nautical miles
• Align the "10" arrow on the outer ring above the
"NAUT" on the inner ring. The conversion in statute
miles (11.5) is found above the inner ring "STAT" mark-
ing, and the conversion to kilometers (18.5) is found
above the inner ring "MPH" marking.
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