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Length/Distance | Convert from douzieme [print] to fathom [ancient] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (douzieme [print]) The douzième is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne, about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils. Unit Definition (fathom [ancient]) A fathom is a unit of measure equal to 2 yards or 6 feet, or 1.8288 metres. The name of the unit derives from the Old English word fæthm meaning 'outstretched arms' which was the original definition of the unit's measure.
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