Convert fathom to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Vara Castellana
1 fath = 2.18978102189781 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 fath to vara castellana:
15 fath = 15 × 2.18978102189781 vara castellana = 32.8467153284672 vara castellana
Fathom to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.