Convert nautical league (int.) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Fathom
1 NL (int.) = 3038.05774278215 fath
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to fath:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 3038.05774278215 fath = 45570.8661417323 fath
Nautical League (Int.) to Fathom Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
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.