Convert fathom to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Gigameter
1 fath = 1.8288e-09 Gm
Example: convert 15 fath to Gm:
15 fath = 15 × 1.8288e-09 Gm = 2.7432e-08 Gm
Fathom to Gigameter 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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.