Convert fathom to rod
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Rod
1 fath = 0.363636363636364 rd
Example: convert 15 fath to rd:
15 fath = 15 × 0.363636363636364 rd = 5.45454545454545 rd
Fathom to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.