fathom to handbreadth
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fathom [fath]
Definition: A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet or 1.8288 meters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in maritime measurements.
CurrentUse: It is used in navigation to measure depths of water.
funfact: The fathom was used for measuring depths at sea.
handbreadth
Definition: A handbreadth is a unit of length equal to approximately 3 inches or 7.62 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in ancient Near Eastern measurements.
CurrentUse: It is rarely used in modern times but can be found in historical contexts.
funfact: The handbreadth was based on the width of a hand.
fathom [fath] to handbreadth Conversion Table
| 1 fathom [fath] | 24 handbreadth |
| 2 fathom [fath] | 48 handbreadth |
| 3 fathom [fath] | 72 handbreadth |
| 5 fathom [fath] | 120 handbreadth |
| 10 fathom [fath] | 240 handbreadth |
| 50 fathom [fath] | 1200 handbreadth |
| 100 fathom [fath] | 2400 handbreadth |
| 1000 fathom [fath] | 24000 handbreadth |
| 10000 fathom [fath] | 240000 handbreadth |
| 100000 fathom [fath] | 2400000 handbreadth |
| 1000000 fathom [fath] | 24000000 handbreadth |
How to Convert fathom to handbreadth
1 fathom [fath] = 24 handbreadth
1 handbreadth = 0.0416666667 fathom [fath]
we use cross multiplication method
fathom [fath] → handbreadth
1 → 24
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*24=1*x
by simplifying
x=36