Convert fathom (US survey) to foot
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 6.000012 ft. To convert fathom (US survey) to foot, multiply the value by 6.000012; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.166666333334 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) = 6.000012 ft
- 1 ft = 0.166666333334 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 60.00012 ft
- 100 fath (US) = 600.0012 ft
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Foot
1 fath (US) = 6.000012 ft
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to ft:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 6.000012 ft = 90.00018 ft
Fathom (Us Survey) to Foot Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 6.000012 ft |
| 2 fath (US) | 12.000024 ft |
| 3 fath (US) | 18.000036 ft |
| 5 fath (US) | 30.00006 ft |
| 10 fath (US) | 60.00012 ft |
| 20 fath (US) | 120.00024 ft |
| 50 fath (US) | 300.0006 ft |
| 100 fath (US) | 600.0012 ft |
| 500 fath (US) | 3000.006 ft |
| 1000 fath (US) | 6000.012 ft |
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.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in foot?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 6.000012 foot (ft).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to foot?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 6.000012. For example, 25 fath (US) × 6.000012 = 150.0003 ft.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in foot?
10 fath (US) = 60.00012 ft.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the foot?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) = 6.000012 ft.