Convert vara castellana to fathom
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Fathom
1 vara castellana = 0.456666666666667 fath
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to fath:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 0.456666666666667 fath = 6.85 fath
Vara Castellana to Fathom Conversion Table
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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.
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.