Convert point to fathom
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to point.
How to Convert Point to Fathom
1 point = 0.00019290124671916 fath
Example: convert 15 point to fath:
15 point = 15 × 0.00019290124671916 fath = 0.0028935187007874 fath
Point to Fathom Conversion Table
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Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
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.