Convert Earth's polar radius to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 3475907.47294 fath (US). To convert Earth's polar radius to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 3475907.47294; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 2.87694654643e-07 R_p). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 R_p = 3475907.47294 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 2.87694654643e-07 R_p
- 10 R_p = 34759074.7294 fath (US)
- 100 R_p = 347590747.294 fath (US)
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 R_p = 3475907.47294446 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 R_p to fath (US):
15 R_p = 15 × 3475907.47294446 fath (US) = 52138612.0941669 fath (US)
Earth's Polar Radius to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 3475907.47294 fath (US) |
| 2 R_p | 6951814.94589 fath (US) |
| 3 R_p | 10427722.4188 fath (US) |
| 5 R_p | 17379537.3647 fath (US) |
| 10 R_p | 34759074.7294 fath (US) |
| 20 R_p | 69518149.4589 fath (US) |
| 50 R_p | 173795373.647 fath (US) |
| 100 R_p | 347590747.294 fath (US) |
| 500 R_p | 1737953736.47 fath (US) |
| 1000 R_p | 3475907472.94 fath (US) |
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
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 Earth's polar radius in fathom (US survey)?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 3475907.47294 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 3475907.47294. For example, 25 R_p × 3475907.47294 = 86897686.8236 fath (US).
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in fathom (US survey)?
10 R_p = 34759074.7294 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the fathom (US survey)?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 3475907.47294 fath (US).