Convert fathom to pole
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Pole
1 fath = 0.363636363636364 pole
Example: convert 15 fath to pole:
15 fath = 15 × 0.363636363636364 pole = 5.45454545454545 pole
Fathom to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.