Convert chain (US survey) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 11.0000220001 fath. To convert chain (US survey) to fathom, multiply the value by 11.0000220001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 0.0909089090908 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 11.0000220001 fath
- 1 fath = 0.0909089090908 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 110.000220001 fath
- 100 ch (US) = 1100.00220001 fath
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Fathom
1 ch (US) = 11.0000220000547 fath
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to fath:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 11.0000220000547 fath = 165.00033000082 fath
Chain (Us Survey) to Fathom Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 11.0000220001 fath |
| 2 ch (US) | 22.0000440001 fath |
| 3 ch (US) | 33.0000660002 fath |
| 5 ch (US) | 55.0001100003 fath |
| 10 ch (US) | 110.000220001 fath |
| 20 ch (US) | 220.000440001 fath |
| 50 ch (US) | 550.001100003 fath |
| 100 ch (US) | 1100.00220001 fath |
| 500 ch (US) | 5500.01100003 fath |
| 1000 ch (US) | 11000.0220001 fath |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain 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 chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in fathom?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 11.0000220001 fathom (fath).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to fathom?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 11.0000220001. For example, 25 ch (US) × 11.0000220001 = 275.000550001 fath.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in fathom?
10 ch (US) = 110.000220001 fath.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the fathom?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 11.0000220001 fath.