Convert Roman actus to fathom
Please provide values below to convert Roman actus [actus] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to Roman actus.
How to Convert Roman Actus to Fathom
1 actus = 19.4 fath
Example: convert 15 actus to fath:
15 actus = 15 × 19.4 fath = 291 fath
Roman Actus to Fathom Conversion Table
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Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus 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.