Convert fathom to hand
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Hand
1 fath = 18 hand
Example: convert 15 fath to hand:
15 fath = 15 × 18 hand = 270 hand
Fathom to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.