Convert fathom to famn
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Famn
1 fath = 1.02664670660604 famn
Example: convert 15 fath to famn:
15 fath = 15 × 1.02664670660604 famn = 15.3997005990906 famn
Fathom to Famn 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.
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.