Convert fathom (US survey) to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 6 ft (US). To convert fathom (US survey) to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 6; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.166666666667 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 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.166666666667 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 60 ft (US)
- 100 fath (US) = 600 ft (US)
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Foot (Us Survey)
1 fath (US) = 6 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to ft (US):
15 fath (US) = 15 × 6 ft (US) = 90 ft (US)
Fathom (Us Survey) to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 6 ft (US) |
| 2 fath (US) | 12 ft (US) |
| 3 fath (US) | 18 ft (US) |
| 5 fath (US) | 30 ft (US) |
| 10 fath (US) | 60 ft (US) |
| 20 fath (US) | 120 ft (US) |
| 50 fath (US) | 300 ft (US) |
| 100 fath (US) | 600 ft (US) |
| 500 fath (US) | 3000 ft (US) |
| 1000 fath (US) | 6000 ft (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in foot (US survey)?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 6 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 6. For example, 25 fath (US) × 6 = 150 ft (US).
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in foot (US survey)?
10 fath (US) = 60 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the foot (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) = 6 ft (US).