Convert fathom (US survey) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 1.000002 fath. To convert fathom (US survey) to fathom, multiply the value by 1.000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 0.999998000004 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) = 1.000002 fath
- 1 fath = 0.999998000004 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 10.00002 fath
- 100 fath (US) = 100.0002 fath
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Fathom
1 fath (US) = 1.000002 fath
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to fath:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 1.000002 fath = 15.00003 fath
Fathom (Us Survey) to Fathom Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 1.000002 fath |
| 2 fath (US) | 2.000004 fath |
| 3 fath (US) | 3.000006 fath |
| 5 fath (US) | 5.00001 fath |
| 10 fath (US) | 10.00002 fath |
| 20 fath (US) | 20.00004 fath |
| 50 fath (US) | 50.0001 fath |
| 100 fath (US) | 100.0002 fath |
| 500 fath (US) | 500.001 fath |
| 1000 fath (US) | 1000.002 fath |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in fathom?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 1.000002 fathom (fath).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to fathom?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 1.000002. For example, 25 fath (US) × 1.000002 = 25.00005 fath.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in fathom?
10 fath (US) = 10.00002 fath.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the fathom?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) = 1.000002 fath.