Convert fathom to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Roman Actus
1 fath = 0.0515463917525773 actus
Example: convert 15 fath to actus:
15 fath = 15 × 0.0515463917525773 actus = 0.77319587628866 actus
Fathom to Roman Actus 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.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.