Convert fathom to terameter
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Terameter
1 fath = 1.8288e-12 Tm
Example: convert 15 fath to Tm:
15 fath = 15 × 1.8288e-12 Tm = 2.7432e-11 Tm
Fathom to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.