Convert fathom to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to fathom.
1 fath = 2.87694079255e-07 R_p. To convert fathom to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 2.87694079255e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 3475914.42476 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 2.87694079255e-07 R_p
- 1 R_p = 3475914.42476 fath
- 10 fath = 2.87694079255e-06 R_p
- 100 fath = 2.87694079255e-05 R_p
How to Convert Fathom to Earth's Polar Radius
1 fath = 2.87694079254905e-07 R_p
Example: convert 15 fath to R_p:
15 fath = 15 × 2.87694079254905e-07 R_p = 4.31541118882358e-06 R_p
Fathom to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| fathom | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 2.87694079255e-07 R_p |
| 2 fath | 5.7538815851e-07 R_p |
| 3 fath | 8.63082237765e-07 R_p |
| 5 fath | 1.43847039627e-06 R_p |
| 10 fath | 2.87694079255e-06 R_p |
| 20 fath | 5.7538815851e-06 R_p |
| 50 fath | 1.43847039627e-05 R_p |
| 100 fath | 2.87694079255e-05 R_p |
| 500 fath | 0.000143847039627 R_p |
| 1000 fath | 0.000287694079255 R_p |
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.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in Earth's polar radius?
1 fathom (fath) = 2.87694079255e-07 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert fathom to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the fathom value by 2.87694079255e-07. For example, 25 fath × 2.87694079255e-07 = 7.19235198137e-06 R_p.
What is 10 fathom in Earth's polar radius?
10 fath = 2.87694079255e-06 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the Earth's polar radius?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 2.87694079255e-07 R_p.