Convert fathom (US survey) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 0.0018288036576 km. To convert fathom (US survey) to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0018288036576; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 546.805555558 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) = 0.0018288036576 km
- 1 km = 546.805555558 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 0.018288036576 km
- 100 fath (US) = 0.18288036576 km
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Kilometer
1 fath (US) = 0.0018288036576 km
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to km:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.0018288036576 km = 0.027432054864 km
Fathom (Us Survey) to Kilometer Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 0.0018288036576 km |
| 2 fath (US) | 0.0036576073152 km |
| 3 fath (US) | 0.0054864109728 km |
| 5 fath (US) | 0.009144018288 km |
| 10 fath (US) | 0.018288036576 km |
| 20 fath (US) | 0.036576073152 km |
| 50 fath (US) | 0.09144018288 km |
| 100 fath (US) | 0.18288036576 km |
| 500 fath (US) | 0.9144018288 km |
| 1000 fath (US) | 1.8288036576 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in kilometer?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 0.0018288036576 kilometer (km).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to kilometer?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 0.0018288036576. For example, 25 fath (US) × 0.0018288036576 = 0.04572009144 km.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in kilometer?
10 fath (US) = 0.018288036576 km.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) equals only 0.0018288036576 km.