Convert famn to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Centimeter
1 famn = 178.13333333 cm
Example: convert 15 famn to cm:
15 famn = 15 × 178.13333333 cm = 2671.99999995 cm
Famn to Centimeter Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.