Convert fathom to league
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to league [lea], or Convert league to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to League
1 fath = 0.000378787878787879 lea
Example: convert 15 fath to lea:
15 fath = 15 × 0.000378787878787879 lea = 0.00568181818181818 lea
Fathom to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.