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Convert pole to famn
Please provide values below to Convert pole to famn, or vice versa.
What is a Pole?
Synonymous with rod and perch, the pole (5.5 yards) was named after actual wooden poles used as measuring sticks in medieval field surveys.
What is a Famn?
A famn (Swedish fathom) measured 3 aln (1.781 m). Used for nautical depth sounding in the Baltic, it represented a man's outstretched arms. The term survives in Swedish maritime museums.
pole to famn Conversion Table
| pole | famn |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pole | 0.0282539325843 famn |
| 0.1 pole | 0.282539325843 famn |
| 1 pole | 2.82539325843 famn |
| 2 pole | 5.65078651685 famn |
| 3 pole | 8.47617977528 famn |
| 5 pole | 14.1269662921 famn |
| 10 pole | 28.2539325843 famn |
| 20 pole | 56.5078651685 famn |
| 50 pole | 141.269662921 famn |
| 100 pole | 282.539325843 famn |
| 1000 pole | 2825.39325843 famn |
How to Convert pole to famn
1 pole = 2.825393258427 famn
1 famn = 0.35393303109839 pole
Example: convert 15 pole to famn:
15 × 2.825393258427 = 42.380898876404 famn