Convert mile (Roman) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Fathom
1 mi (Roman) = 809.166666666667 fath
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to fath:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 809.166666666667 fath = 12137.5 fath
Mile (Roman) to Fathom Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile 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.