Convert fathom to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Russian Archin
1 fath = 2.57142857142857 archin
Example: convert 15 fath to archin:
15 fath = 15 × 2.57142857142857 archin = 38.5714285714286 archin
Fathom to Russian Archin 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.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.