Convert fathom to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.0909089090908 ch (US). To convert fathom to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0909089090908; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 11.0000220001 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 = 0.0909089090908 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 11.0000220001 fath
- 10 fath = 0.909089090908 ch (US)
- 100 fath = 9.09089090908 ch (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Chain (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.0909089090908208 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to ch (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.0909089090908208 ch (US) = 1.36363363636231 ch (US)
Fathom to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.0909089090908 ch (US) |
| 2 fath | 0.181817818182 ch (US) |
| 3 fath | 0.272726727272 ch (US) |
| 5 fath | 0.454544545454 ch (US) |
| 10 fath | 0.909089090908 ch (US) |
| 20 fath | 1.81817818182 ch (US) |
| 50 fath | 4.54544545454 ch (US) |
| 100 fath | 9.09089090908 ch (US) |
| 500 fath | 45.4544545454 ch (US) |
| 1000 fath | 90.9089090908 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in chain (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.0909089090908 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert fathom to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.0909089090908. For example, 25 fath × 0.0909089090908 = 2.27272272727 ch (US).
What is 10 fathom in chain (US survey)?
10 fath = 0.909089090908 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.0909089090908 ch (US).