Convert fathom to chain
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to fathom.
1 fath = 0.0909090909091 ch. To convert fathom to chain, multiply the value by 0.0909090909091; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 11 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 0.0909090909091 ch
- 1 ch = 11 fath
- 10 fath = 0.909090909091 ch
- 100 fath = 9.09090909091 ch
How to Convert Fathom to Chain
1 fath = 0.0909090909090909 ch
Example: convert 15 fath to ch:
15 fath = 15 × 0.0909090909090909 ch = 1.36363636363636 ch
Fathom to Chain Conversion Table
| fathom | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.0909090909091 ch |
| 2 fath | 0.181818181818 ch |
| 3 fath | 0.272727272727 ch |
| 5 fath | 0.454545454545 ch |
| 10 fath | 0.909090909091 ch |
| 20 fath | 1.81818181818 ch |
| 50 fath | 4.54545454545 ch |
| 100 fath | 9.09090909091 ch |
| 500 fath | 45.4545454545 ch |
| 1000 fath | 90.9090909091 ch |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in chain?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.0909090909091 chain (ch).
How do you convert fathom to chain?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.0909090909091. For example, 25 fath × 0.0909090909091 = 2.27272727273 ch.
What is 10 fathom in chain?
10 fath = 0.909090909091 ch.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.0909090909091 ch.