Convert dekameter to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 5.46805555558 fath (US). To convert dekameter to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 5.46805555558; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 0.18288036576 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 5.46805555558 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 0.18288036576 dam
- 10 dam = 54.6805555558 fath (US)
- 100 dam = 546.805555558 fath (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 dam = 5.46805555557743 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to fath (US):
15 dam = 15 × 5.46805555557743 fath (US) = 82.0208333336614 fath (US)
Dekameter to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 5.46805555558 fath (US) |
| 2 dam | 10.9361111112 fath (US) |
| 3 dam | 16.4041666667 fath (US) |
| 5 dam | 27.3402777779 fath (US) |
| 10 dam | 54.6805555558 fath (US) |
| 20 dam | 109.361111112 fath (US) |
| 50 dam | 273.402777779 fath (US) |
| 100 dam | 546.805555558 fath (US) |
| 500 dam | 2734.02777779 fath (US) |
| 1000 dam | 5468.05555558 fath (US) |
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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 dekameter in fathom (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 5.46805555558 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 5.46805555558. For example, 25 dam × 5.46805555558 = 136.701388889 fath (US).
What is 10 dekameter in fathom (US survey)?
10 dam = 54.6805555558 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the fathom (US survey)?
The dekameter is the larger unit: 1 dam = 5.46805555558 fath (US).