Convert fathom (English) to ri (Japanese league)
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Definition and details for fathom (English):
Fathom (fth or fath) is a traditional unit of distance equal to 2 yards or 1.8288 meters. The word means "outstretched arms", because a fathom is the distance between the fingertips of a man's outstretched arms.
Definition and details for ri (Japanese league):
Ri is a traditional Japanese unit of distance, which is sometimes called the "Japanese league", because it is similar to the European league. One ri is equal to 12 960 shaku (one shaku equals to 10/33 m). This is about 3927 meters.