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Caliber

Caliber is a term used to describe the internal diameter of a cylindrical object, most commonly the inside diameter of a gun barrel or firearm bore. It is typically measured in inches or millimeters.

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  In firearms, caliber indicates the diameter of the bullet or projectile that can be fired from the barrel (e.g., a .45 caliber means the barrel’s internal diameter is 0.45 inches).

  
  
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  In other contexts, such as engineering or piping, caliber can refer more generally to the diameter or thickness of tubes or cylindrical objects.

  
  

Key points:

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  Caliber = internal diameter of a barrel or tube

  
  
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  Measured in inches or millimeters

  
  
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  Important for firearm specifications and ammunition compatibility

  
  
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  Also used in engineering and manufacturing

  
  

Caliber is crucial for matching ammunition to firearms and for defining performance characteristics like velocity and accuracy.

Famn

A famn (also spelled fathom in English) is a traditional Scandinavian unit of length used primarily for measuring the depth of water or length of ropes and cables. It is roughly equivalent to 6 Swedish feet, which translates to about 1.828 meters (approximately 6 feet).

The famn is similar in concept to the English fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.

While largely obsolete today, the famn was commonly used in maritime contexts in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and remains part of historical measurements.

Summary:

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  1 famn ≈ 1.828 meters (6 feet)

  
  
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  Used to measure water depth and rope length

  
  
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  Traditional Scandinavian maritime unit

  
  
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  Equivalent to the English fathom