Convert fathom to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 fath = 0.000986842105263158 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath to NM (UK):
15 fath = 15 × 0.000986842105263158 NM (UK) = 0.0148026315789474 NM (UK)
Fathom to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.