Convert famn to fathom
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Fathom
1 famn = 0.974044911034558 fath
Example: convert 15 famn to fath:
15 famn = 15 × 0.974044911034558 fath = 14.6106736655184 fath
Famn to Fathom Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.