Convert nautical mile (international) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Fathom
1 NM = 1012.68591426072 fath
Example: convert 15 NM to fath:
15 NM = 15 × 1012.68591426072 fath = 15190.2887139108 fath
Nautical Mile (International) to Fathom Conversion Table
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Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
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.