Convert pole to fathom
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Fathom
1 pole = 2.75 fath
Example: convert 15 pole to fath:
15 pole = 15 × 2.75 fath = 41.25 fath
Pole to Fathom Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.