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 Length/Distance  | Convert from fathom [ancient] to ch'ih [China] |
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Metric Length Conversions 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. Unit Definition (ch'ih [China])
The ch'ih is a unit of distance used in China during the colonial period. The ch'ih equals 10 t'sun, 35.814 centimeters, or 14.1 inches. There are 1800 ch'ih in a li.
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