Convert fathom to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 71.9998560003 in (US). To convert fathom to inch (US survey), multiply the value by 71.9998560003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in (US) = 0.0138889166667 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 = 71.9998560003 in (US)
- 1 in (US) = 0.0138889166667 fath
- 10 fath = 719.998560003 in (US)
- 100 fath = 7199.98560003 in (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Inch (Us Survey)
1 fath = 71.999856000288 in (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to in (US):
15 fath = 15 × 71.999856000288 in (US) = 1079.99784000432 in (US)
Fathom to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | inch (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 71.9998560003 in (US) |
| 2 fath | 143.999712001 in (US) |
| 3 fath | 215.999568001 in (US) |
| 5 fath | 359.999280001 in (US) |
| 10 fath | 719.998560003 in (US) |
| 20 fath | 1439.99712001 in (US) |
| 50 fath | 3599.99280001 in (US) |
| 100 fath | 7199.98560003 in (US) |
| 500 fath | 35999.9280001 in (US) |
| 1000 fath | 71999.8560003 in (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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in inch (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 71.9998560003 inch (US survey) (in (US)).
How do you convert fathom to inch (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 71.9998560003. For example, 25 fath × 71.9998560003 = 1799.99640001 in (US).
What is 10 fathom in inch (US survey)?
10 fath = 719.998560003 in (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the inch (US survey)?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 71.9998560003 in (US).