Convert fathom to vara conuquera
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to vara conuquera [vara conuquera], or Convert vara conuquera to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Vara Conuquera
1 fath = 0.72992700729927 vara conuquera
Example: convert 15 fath to vara conuquera:
15 fath = 15 × 0.72992700729927 vara conuquera = 10.9489051094891 vara conuquera
Fathom to Vara Conuquera 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.
Vara Conuquera
A vara conuquera is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 2.5 varas or about 2.09 meters, similar to the vara de tarea.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain and its colonies. The vara conuquera was a specific length used for agricultural tasks.
Current Use
The vara conuquera is an obsolete unit of measurement.