Convert rope to fathom
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Fathom
1 rope = 3.33333333333333 fath
Example: convert 15 rope to fath:
15 rope = 15 × 3.33333333333333 fath = 50 fath
Rope to Fathom Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.