Convert fathom to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Nautical League (Int.)
1 fath = 0.000329157667386609 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 fath to NL (int.):
15 fath = 15 × 0.000329157667386609 NL (int.) = 0.00493736501079914 NL (int.)
Fathom to Nautical League (Int.) 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.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.