Convert fathom to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Finger (Cloth)
1 fath = 16 finger
Example: convert 15 fath to finger:
15 fath = 15 × 16 finger = 240 finger
Fathom to Finger (Cloth) 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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.