Convert fathom to long reed
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Long Reed
1 fath = 0.571428571428571 long reed
Example: convert 15 fath to long reed:
15 fath = 15 × 0.571428571428571 long reed = 8.57142857142857 long reed
Fathom to Long Reed Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.