Convert fathom (US survey) to chain
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 0.0909092727273 ch. To convert fathom (US survey) to chain, multiply the value by 0.0909092727273; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 10.999978 fath (US)). 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 (US) = 0.0909092727273 ch
- 1 ch = 10.999978 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 0.909092727273 ch
- 100 fath (US) = 9.09092727273 ch
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Chain
1 fath (US) = 0.0909092727272727 ch
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to ch:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.0909092727272727 ch = 1.36363909090909 ch
Fathom (Us Survey) to Chain Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 0.0909092727273 ch |
| 2 fath (US) | 0.181818545455 ch |
| 3 fath (US) | 0.272727818182 ch |
| 5 fath (US) | 0.454546363636 ch |
| 10 fath (US) | 0.909092727273 ch |
| 20 fath (US) | 1.81818545455 ch |
| 50 fath (US) | 4.54546363636 ch |
| 100 fath (US) | 9.09092727273 ch |
| 500 fath (US) | 45.4546363636 ch |
| 1000 fath (US) | 90.9092727273 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in chain?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 0.0909092727273 chain (ch).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to chain?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 0.0909092727273. For example, 25 fath (US) × 0.0909092727273 = 2.27273181818 ch.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in chain?
10 fath (US) = 0.909092727273 ch.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) equals only 0.0909092727273 ch.