Convert fingerbreadth to fathom
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Fathom
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0104166666666667 fath
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to fath:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0104166666666667 fath = 0.15625 fath
Fingerbreadth to Fathom Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.