Convert long reed to fathom
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Fathom
1 long reed = 1.75 fath
Example: convert 15 long reed to fath:
15 long reed = 15 × 1.75 fath = 26.25 fath
Long Reed to Fathom Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed 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.