Convert fathom to pole
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to fathom.
1 fath = 0.363636363636 pole. To convert fathom to pole, multiply the value by 0.363636363636; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pole = 2.75 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 = 0.363636363636 pole
- 1 pole = 2.75 fath
- 10 fath = 3.63636363636 pole
- 100 fath = 36.3636363636 pole
How to Convert Fathom to Pole
1 fath = 0.363636363636364 pole
Example: convert 15 fath to pole:
15 fath = 15 × 0.363636363636364 pole = 5.45454545454545 pole
Fathom to Pole Conversion Table
| fathom | pole |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.363636363636 pole |
| 2 fath | 0.727272727273 pole |
| 3 fath | 1.09090909091 pole |
| 5 fath | 1.81818181818 pole |
| 10 fath | 3.63636363636 pole |
| 20 fath | 7.27272727273 pole |
| 50 fath | 18.1818181818 pole |
| 100 fath | 36.3636363636 pole |
| 500 fath | 181.818181818 pole |
| 1000 fath | 363.636363636 pole |
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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in pole?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.363636363636 pole (pole).
How do you convert fathom to pole?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.363636363636. For example, 25 fath × 0.363636363636 = 9.09090909091 pole.
What is 10 fathom in pole?
10 fath = 3.63636363636 pole.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the pole?
The pole is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.363636363636 pole.