A "finger" is a traditional unit of length used for measuring cloth or fabric. Similar to the span, the finger is based on the width of a human finger. It was historically used in various countries, including England.
In England, a finger was typically equal to about 2.25 inches or approximately 5.715 centimeters. However, like other traditional units of measurement, the precise length of a finger could vary depending on the region and historical context.
A fathom is a unit of length used to measure the depth of water or the depth of objects underwater. In the international nautical mile system, one fathom is equal to exactly 1.8288 meters or approximately 6 feet. However, in the United States, the customary value for a fathom is often rounded to 6 feet.
Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, maritime activities, and underwater exploration to measure the depth of bodies of water, the draft of ships, and the depth of diving. Sailors, fishermen, and divers often use this unit to assess water depths.