Convert fathom to perch
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Perch
1 fath = 0.363636363636364 perch
Example: convert 15 fath to perch:
15 fath = 15 × 0.363636363636364 perch = 5.45454545454545 perch
Fathom to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.