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:
1 famn ≈ 1.828 meters (6 feet)
Used to measure water depth and rope length
Traditional Scandinavian maritime unit
Equivalent to the English fathom
Centiinch
A centiinch is a very small unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch (0.01 inch). It is not commonly used in everyday measurement but may appear in fields requiring precise fractional measurements based on the inch.
Key details:
1 centiinch = 0.01 inch
Equivalent to 0.254 millimeters
Used for fine measurements where inch subdivisions are preferred
Rare and mostly of specialized or historical interest
The centiinch allows for more detailed measurements within the inch system, similar to how centimeters subdivide a meter.