Convert fathom to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 5.99998800002 ft (US). To convert fathom to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 5.99998800002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.166667 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 = 5.99998800002 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.166667 fath
- 10 fath = 59.9998800002 ft (US)
- 100 fath = 599.998800002 ft (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Foot (Us Survey)
1 fath = 5.999988000024 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to ft (US):
15 fath = 15 × 5.999988000024 ft (US) = 89.99982000036 ft (US)
Fathom to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 5.99998800002 ft (US) |
| 2 fath | 11.999976 ft (US) |
| 3 fath | 17.9999640001 ft (US) |
| 5 fath | 29.9999400001 ft (US) |
| 10 fath | 59.9998800002 ft (US) |
| 20 fath | 119.99976 ft (US) |
| 50 fath | 299.999400001 ft (US) |
| 100 fath | 599.998800002 ft (US) |
| 500 fath | 2999.99400001 ft (US) |
| 1000 fath | 5999.98800002 ft (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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in foot (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 5.99998800002 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert fathom to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 5.99998800002. For example, 25 fath × 5.99998800002 = 149.999700001 ft (US).
What is 10 fathom in foot (US survey)?
10 fath = 59.9998800002 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the foot (US survey)?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 5.99998800002 ft (US).