Convert fathom to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.999998000004 fath (US). To convert fathom to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.999998000004; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 1.000002 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 = 0.999998000004 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 1.000002 fath
- 10 fath = 9.99998000004 fath (US)
- 100 fath = 99.9998000004 fath (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.999998000004 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to fath (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.999998000004 fath (US) = 14.99997000006 fath (US)
Fathom to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.999998000004 fath (US) |
| 2 fath | 1.99999600001 fath (US) |
| 3 fath | 2.99999400001 fath (US) |
| 5 fath | 4.99999000002 fath (US) |
| 10 fath | 9.99998000004 fath (US) |
| 20 fath | 19.9999600001 fath (US) |
| 50 fath | 49.9999000002 fath (US) |
| 100 fath | 99.9998000004 fath (US) |
| 500 fath | 499.999000002 fath (US) |
| 1000 fath | 999.998000004 fath (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.
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 fathom in fathom (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.999998000004 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert fathom to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.999998000004. For example, 25 fath × 0.999998000004 = 24.9999500001 fath (US).
What is 10 fathom in fathom (US survey)?
10 fath = 9.99998000004 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.999998000004 fath (US).