Convert vara conuquera to fathom
Please provide values below to convert vara conuquera [vara conuquera] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to vara conuquera.
How to Convert Vara Conuquera to Fathom
1 vara conuquera = 1.37 fath
Example: convert 15 vara conuquera to fath:
15 vara conuquera = 15 × 1.37 fath = 20.55 fath
Vara Conuquera to Fathom Conversion Table
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Vara Conuquera
A vara conuquera is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 2.5 varas or about 2.09 meters, similar to the vara de tarea.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain and its colonies. The vara conuquera was a specific length used for agricultural tasks.
Current Use
The vara conuquera 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.