Convert fathom to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Cubit (Uk)
1 fath = 4 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath to cubit (UK):
15 fath = 15 × 4 cubit (UK) = 60 cubit (UK)
Fathom to Cubit (Uk) 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 (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.