Convert fathom to mil
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Mil
1 fath = 72000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 fath to mil, thou:
15 fath = 15 × 72000 mil, thou = 1080000 mil, thou
Fathom to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.