Convert fathom to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Handbreadth
1 fath = 24 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 fath to handbreadth:
15 fath = 15 × 24 handbreadth = 360 handbreadth
Fathom to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.