Convert dekameter to fathom
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Fathom
1 dam = 5.46806649168854 fath
Example: convert 15 dam to fath:
15 dam = 15 × 5.46806649168854 fath = 82.0209973753281 fath
Dekameter to Fathom Conversion Table
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Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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.