A reed is an obsolete or regional length unit historically based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with its exact size varying by place and time.

What does famn represent?

Famn is a traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom, typically 6 feet or 1.8288 metres, used for nautical depths and distances.

Why convert reeds to famn?

Converting reeds to famn helps bridge historical land measurements with maritime units, aiding interpretation of nautical charts and historical documents.

How to Convert from Reed to Famn?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historically used reed unit to the maritime famn unit using this easy and accurate online converter tool.

Reed

Famn

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Reed to Famn Conversion Table

Reed	Famn

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Reed to Famn Conversion Table
Reed	Famn

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool enables you to convert lengths measured in reeds, an old and regional unit, into famn, a maritime unit equivalent to a fathom. It is useful for interpreting historical land and nautical measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in reeds into the input field
Select 'reed' as the original unit and 'famn' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in famn
Use the result to analyze or document historical or maritime measurements

Key Features

Converts lengths from the obsolete reed unit to the traditional famn unit
Based on a fixed conversion rate: 1 reed equals 1.5399700599 famn
Supports historical, maritime, and ethnographic length conversions
User-friendly interface suitable for researchers and enthusiasts

Examples

Convert 2 reeds: 2 × 1.5399700599 = 3.0799401198 famn
Convert 5 reeds: 5 × 1.5399700599 = 7.6998502995 famn

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical land records that use the reed unit
Reconstructing traditional measurement systems for archaeological studies
Converting land length measures to maritime distances for nautical charting
Analyzing maritime survey data recorded in famn units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context to understand the original reed length used
Use the converter as a guide rather than an exact measure due to unit variability
Cross-reference results when applying conversions in historical or legal research

Limitations

The reed unit varies by location and period, affecting conversion accuracy
Historical measurement inconsistencies might limit exact precision
Conversion results should be validated depending on specific historical or geographic context

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reed unit?: A reed is an obsolete or regional length unit historically based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with its exact size varying by place and time.
What does famn represent?: Famn is a traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom, typically 6 feet or 1.8288 metres, used for nautical depths and distances.
Why convert reeds to famn?: Converting reeds to famn helps bridge historical land measurements with maritime units, aiding interpretation of nautical charts and historical documents.

Key Terminology

Reed: An obsolete or regional length unit derived from the length of a reed or measuring rod, with values varying by locality and time.
Famn: A maritime unit of length equal to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 metres), used for measuring nautical depths and distances.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one famn represent?

Length of a reed plant

One fathom, approximately 6 feet

A unit of land measurement

Why is the reed unit considered variable?

It changes based on locality and period

It is a standardized metric unit

It is only used at sea

In which fields is converting reed to famn especially useful?

Maritime history and archaeological studies

Modern construction planning

Digital electronics

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter