Convert fathom to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to League (Statute)
1 fath = 0.000378787121212122 st.league
Example: convert 15 fath to st.league:
15 fath = 15 × 0.000378787121212122 st.league = 0.00568180681818183 st.league
Fathom to League (Statute) 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.
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.