Convert fathom to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Cubit (Greek)
1 fath = 3.95170142700329 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 fath to cubit (Greek):
15 fath = 15 × 3.95170142700329 cubit (Greek) = 59.2755214050494 cubit (Greek)
Fathom to Cubit (Greek) 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.
Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.