Convert fathom to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 9.09089091075 li (US). To convert fathom to link (US survey), multiply the value by 9.09089091075; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li (US) = 0.11000021998 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 = 9.09089091075 li (US)
- 1 li (US) = 0.11000021998 fath
- 10 fath = 90.9089091075 li (US)
- 100 fath = 909.089091075 li (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Link (Us Survey)
1 fath = 9.09089091075413 li (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to li (US):
15 fath = 15 × 9.09089091075413 li (US) = 136.363363661312 li (US)
Fathom to Link (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | link (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 9.09089091075 li (US) |
| 2 fath | 18.1817818215 li (US) |
| 3 fath | 27.2726727323 li (US) |
| 5 fath | 45.4544545538 li (US) |
| 10 fath | 90.9089091075 li (US) |
| 20 fath | 181.817818215 li (US) |
| 50 fath | 454.544545538 li (US) |
| 100 fath | 909.089091075 li (US) |
| 500 fath | 4545.44545538 li (US) |
| 1000 fath | 9090.89091075 li (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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in link (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 9.09089091075 link (US survey) (li (US)).
How do you convert fathom to link (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 9.09089091075. For example, 25 fath × 9.09089091075 = 227.272272769 li (US).
What is 10 fathom in link (US survey)?
10 fath = 90.9089091075 li (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the link (US survey)?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 9.09089091075 li (US).