What is a famn used for?

A famn is a maritime unit for measuring water depths, shipboard ropes, and nautical distances, especially in historical surveying.

Where is the pole unit commonly used?

The pole is a traditional English length unit used in land surveying, historical property measurements, and agricultural contexts.

Why convert from famn to pole?

Converting from famn to pole helps integrate maritime measurements with historical land and property records for research and analysis.

Convert Famn to Pole - Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length measurements from famn (a maritime unit) to pole (a traditional English surveying unit) using our online converter. Ideal for historical and nautical measurement translations.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the famn, a maritime length unit, to the pole, a traditional English length unit used in land surveying. It is designed to help users interpret and integrate nautical and historical land data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in famn unit.
Select the target unit as pole from the dropdown menu.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement.
Use the result to interpret or compare historical or nautical data.

Key Features

Converts length values from famn to pole accurately.
Supports maritime and historical measurement contexts.
Easy-to-use browser-based online tool.
Useful for interpreting nautical depths and land surveying records.

Examples

1 famn equals approximately 0.3542 pole.
5 famn converts to about 1.7710 pole (5 × 0.3541981495).

Common Use Cases

Translating maritime depths and distances into traditional surveying units.
Analyzing nautical and historical property records together.
Interpreting field and fence dimensions in old agricultural or civil-engineering documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify units in historical documents before conversion.
Use this tool for research involving nautical and land surveying contexts.
Consider unit obsolescence and approximate nature when working with legacy measurements.

Limitations

Both famn and pole are mostly obsolete and found in historical data.
Conversion assumes fixed unit definitions that may vary historically.
Precision is limited due to traditional unit approximations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a famn used for?: A famn is a maritime unit for measuring water depths, shipboard ropes, and nautical distances, especially in historical surveying.
Where is the pole unit commonly used?: The pole is a traditional English length unit used in land surveying, historical property measurements, and agricultural contexts.
Why convert from famn to pole?: Converting from famn to pole helps integrate maritime measurements with historical land and property records for research and analysis.

Key Terminology

Famn: A maritime unit of length equal to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 metres), used for nautical depths and distances.
Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet (5.0292 metres), commonly used in surveying and historical land measurement.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used for converting famn to pole: 1 famn equals approximately 0.3541981495 pole.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement is a famn primarily associated with?

Land surveying and agriculture

Maritime navigation and maritime depth

Modern construction measurement

What is another name for the pole unit?

Fathom

Rod or perch

Yardstick

Why is converting famn to pole useful?

To update modern nautical charts to metric units

To translate maritime lengths into traditional English surveying units

To measure modern building heights

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