Convert fathom to long reed
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to fathom.
1 fath = 0.571428571429 long reed. To convert fathom to long reed, multiply the value by 0.571428571429; to go the other way, divide by it (1 long reed = 1.75 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 = 0.571428571429 long reed
- 1 long reed = 1.75 fath
- 10 fath = 5.71428571429 long reed
- 100 fath = 57.1428571429 long reed
How to Convert Fathom to Long Reed
1 fath = 0.571428571428571 long reed
Example: convert 15 fath to long reed:
15 fath = 15 × 0.571428571428571 long reed = 8.57142857142857 long reed
Fathom to Long Reed Conversion Table
| fathom | long reed |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.571428571429 long reed |
| 2 fath | 1.14285714286 long reed |
| 3 fath | 1.71428571429 long reed |
| 5 fath | 2.85714285714 long reed |
| 10 fath | 5.71428571429 long reed |
| 20 fath | 11.4285714286 long reed |
| 50 fath | 28.5714285714 long reed |
| 100 fath | 57.1428571429 long reed |
| 500 fath | 285.714285714 long reed |
| 1000 fath | 571.428571429 long reed |
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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in long reed?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.571428571429 long reed (long reed).
How do you convert fathom to long reed?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.571428571429. For example, 25 fath × 0.571428571429 = 14.2857142857 long reed.
What is 10 fathom in long reed?
10 fath = 5.71428571429 long reed.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the long reed?
The long reed is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.571428571429 long reed.