Convert fathom to megameter
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Megameter
1 fath = 1.8288e-06 Mm
Example: convert 15 fath to Mm:
15 fath = 15 × 1.8288e-06 Mm = 2.7432e-05 Mm
Fathom to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.