Convert fathom to link
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to link [li], or Convert link to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Link
1 fath = 9.09090909090909 li
Example: convert 15 fath to li:
15 fath = 15 × 9.09090909090909 li = 136.363636363636 li
Fathom to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.