Convert millimeter to fathom
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Fathom
1 mm = 0.000546806649168854 fath
Example: convert 15 mm to fath:
15 mm = 15 × 0.000546806649168854 fath = 0.00820209973753281 fath
Millimeter to Fathom Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.