Convert fathom to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Nautical League (Uk)
1 fath = 0.000328947368421053 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath to NL (UK):
15 fath = 15 × 0.000328947368421053 NL (UK) = 0.00493421052631579 NL (UK)
Fathom to Nautical League (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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.