Convert fathom to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Mile (Roman)
1 fath = 0.00123583934088568 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 fath to mi (Roman):
15 fath = 15 × 0.00123583934088568 mi (Roman) = 0.0185375901132853 mi (Roman)
Fathom to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.