A famn is a traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom, or 6 feet (1.8288 metres), commonly used for measuring water depth or lengths of rope aboard ships.

How long is a nautical league (int.)?

An international nautical league represents a distance of 3 international nautical miles, equating to 5,556 metres or 5.556 kilometres.

Why convert famn to nautical league (int.)?

Converting famn to nautical league helps interpret historical maritime distances on charts and logs and convert traditional measurements into larger nautical units for research or archival purposes.

How to Convert from Famn to Nautical league (int.)?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the traditional maritime unit famn to the historical international nautical league. Understand the conversion rate, use cases, and examples in maritime contexts.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length values measured in famn, a maritime unit used for depth and rope lengths, into nautical league (int.), a larger historical sea distance unit equivalent to 3 international nautical miles.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in famn you wish to convert
Select famn as the input unit and nautical league (int.) as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in nautical league (int.)
Use the result for maritime research, navigation history, or archival work

Key Features

Converts traditional maritime measurements from famn to nautical league (int.)
Supports interpretation of historical nautical charts and sailing logs
Utilizes a fixed conversion rate based on standard definitions
Browser-based and easy to use with clear examples

Examples

Convert 10 famn: 10 × 0.0003206144 = 0.003206144 nautical league (int.)
Convert 500 famn: 500 × 0.0003206144 = 0.1603072 nautical league (int.)

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths on nautical charts or logs
Specifying shipboard rope or anchor chain lengths
Interpreting historical maritime survey data
Converting distances on old nautical charts to standard units
Supporting research in maritime archives and legal documents

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the historical context of the units used
Use the standard definitions provided for consistency
Double-check conversions when working with archival or legal materials
Apply conversions carefully when comparing data from different eras or regions

Limitations

Famn and nautical league (int.) are historical units not commonly used today
Conversion accuracy depends on the precise historical context
Variations in unit definitions over time or region are not accounted for
Assumes fixed values: 1 famn = 1.8288 m and 1 nautical league (int.) = 5,556 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a famn?: A famn is a traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom, or 6 feet (1.8288 metres), commonly used for measuring water depth or lengths of rope aboard ships.
How long is a nautical league (int.)?: An international nautical league represents a distance of 3 international nautical miles, equating to 5,556 metres or 5.556 kilometres.
Why convert famn to nautical league (int.)?: Converting famn to nautical league helps interpret historical maritime distances on charts and logs and convert traditional measurements into larger nautical units for research or archival purposes.

Key Terminology

Famn: A traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 metres), used to measure water depth and shipboard ropes.
Nautical league (int.): A historical maritime unit of length representing 3 international nautical miles, equal to 5,556 metres, used for expressing sea distances.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 famn equal in metres?

6 metres

1.8288 metres

3.556 metres

What is the nautical league (int.) defined as?

3 international nautical miles

1 international nautical mile

5 nautical miles

Which use case applies to converting famn to nautical league (int.)?

Measuring aircraft speed

Interpreting historical nautical charts

Calculating land distances

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