Convert fathom to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.000328947368421 NL (UK). To convert fathom to nautical league (UK), multiply the value by 0.000328947368421; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NL (UK) = 3040 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 = 0.000328947368421 NL (UK)
- 1 NL (UK) = 3040 fath
- 10 fath = 0.00328947368421 NL (UK)
- 100 fath = 0.0328947368421 NL (UK)
How to Convert Fathom to Nautical League (Uk)
1 fath = 0.000328947368421053 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath to NL (UK):
15 fath = 15 × 0.000328947368421053 NL (UK) = 0.00493421052631579 NL (UK)
Fathom to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
| fathom | nautical league (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.000328947368421 NL (UK) |
| 2 fath | 0.000657894736842 NL (UK) |
| 3 fath | 0.000986842105263 NL (UK) |
| 5 fath | 0.00164473684211 NL (UK) |
| 10 fath | 0.00328947368421 NL (UK) |
| 20 fath | 0.00657894736842 NL (UK) |
| 50 fath | 0.0164473684211 NL (UK) |
| 100 fath | 0.0328947368421 NL (UK) |
| 500 fath | 0.164473684211 NL (UK) |
| 1000 fath | 0.328947368421 NL (UK) |
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in nautical league (UK)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.000328947368421 nautical league (UK) (NL (UK)).
How do you convert fathom to nautical league (UK)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.000328947368421. For example, 25 fath × 0.000328947368421 = 0.00822368421053 NL (UK).
What is 10 fathom in nautical league (UK)?
10 fath = 0.00328947368421 NL (UK).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the nautical league (UK)?
The nautical league (UK) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.000328947368421 NL (UK).