Convert chain to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to chain.
1 ch = 10.999978 fath (US). To convert chain to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 10.999978; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 0.0909092727273 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 10.999978 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 0.0909092727273 ch
- 10 ch = 109.99978 fath (US)
- 100 ch = 1099.9978 fath (US)
How to Convert Chain to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ch = 10.999978000044 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to fath (US):
15 ch = 15 × 10.999978000044 fath (US) = 164.99967000066 fath (US)
Chain to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 10.999978 fath (US) |
| 2 ch | 21.9999560001 fath (US) |
| 3 ch | 32.9999340001 fath (US) |
| 5 ch | 54.9998900002 fath (US) |
| 10 ch | 109.99978 fath (US) |
| 20 ch | 219.999560001 fath (US) |
| 50 ch | 549.998900002 fath (US) |
| 100 ch | 1099.9978 fath (US) |
| 500 ch | 5499.98900002 fath (US) |
| 1000 ch | 10999.978 fath (US) |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in fathom (US survey)?
1 chain (ch) = 10.999978 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert chain to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the chain value by 10.999978. For example, 25 ch × 10.999978 = 274.999450001 fath (US).
What is 10 chain in fathom (US survey)?
10 ch = 109.99978 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the fathom (US survey)?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 10.999978 fath (US).