Convert fathom to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.00909089090909 fur (US). To convert fathom to furlong (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00909089090909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur (US) = 110.00022 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 = 0.00909089090909 fur (US)
- 1 fur (US) = 110.00022 fath
- 10 fath = 0.0909089090909 fur (US)
- 100 fath = 0.909089090909 fur (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.00909089090909112 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to fur (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.00909089090909112 fur (US) = 0.136363363636367 fur (US)
Fathom to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | furlong (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.00909089090909 fur (US) |
| 2 fath | 0.0181817818182 fur (US) |
| 3 fath | 0.0272726727273 fur (US) |
| 5 fath | 0.0454544545455 fur (US) |
| 10 fath | 0.0909089090909 fur (US) |
| 20 fath | 0.181817818182 fur (US) |
| 50 fath | 0.454544545455 fur (US) |
| 100 fath | 0.909089090909 fur (US) |
| 500 fath | 4.54544545455 fur (US) |
| 1000 fath | 9.09089090909 fur (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.
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong 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 furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in furlong (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.00909089090909 furlong (US survey) (fur (US)).
How do you convert fathom to furlong (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.00909089090909. For example, 25 fath × 0.00909089090909 = 0.227272272727 fur (US).
What is 10 fathom in furlong (US survey)?
10 fath = 0.0909089090909 fur (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the furlong (US survey)?
The furlong (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.00909089090909 fur (US).