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One fathom is equal to?

  • A.6 feet
  • B.6 metres
  • C.60 cms
  • D.60 feet

Answer: A

A fathom is 6 feet, or about 1.83 m.

It is used for depth of water, and its name comes from the Old English for the span of a man's outstretched arms - which is how a sounding line was measured off by hand.

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