Convert nautical league (UK) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Fathom
1 NL (UK) = 3040 fath
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to fath:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 3040 fath = 45600 fath
Nautical League (Uk) to Fathom Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.