Convert Russian archin to fathom
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Fathom
1 archin = 0.388888888888889 fath
Example: convert 15 archin to fath:
15 archin = 15 × 0.388888888888889 fath = 5.83333333333333 fath
Russian Archin to Fathom Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.