Convert fathom to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Hectometer
1 fath = 0.018288 hm
Example: convert 15 fath to hm:
15 fath = 15 × 0.018288 hm = 0.27432 hm
Fathom to Hectometer Conversion Table
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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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.