Convert famn to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Millimeter
1 famn = 1781.3333333 mm
Example: convert 15 famn to mm:
15 famn = 15 × 1781.3333333 mm = 26719.9999995 mm
Famn to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.