Convert finger (cloth) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Fathom
1 finger = 0.0625 fath
Example: convert 15 finger to fath:
15 finger = 15 × 0.0625 fath = 0.9375 fath
Finger (Cloth) to Fathom Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.