Convert fathom (US survey) to mil
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 72000.144 mil, thou. To convert fathom (US survey) to mil, multiply the value by 72000.144; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.38888611112e-05 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) = 72000.144 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.38888611112e-05 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 720001.44 mil, thou
- 100 fath (US) = 7200014.4 mil, thou
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Mil
1 fath (US) = 72000.144 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to mil, thou:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 72000.144 mil, thou = 1080002.16 mil, thou
Fathom (Us Survey) to Mil Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 72000.144 mil, thou |
| 2 fath (US) | 144000.288 mil, thou |
| 3 fath (US) | 216000.432 mil, thou |
| 5 fath (US) | 360000.72 mil, thou |
| 10 fath (US) | 720001.44 mil, thou |
| 20 fath (US) | 1440002.88 mil, thou |
| 50 fath (US) | 3600007.2 mil, thou |
| 100 fath (US) | 7200014.4 mil, thou |
| 500 fath (US) | 36000072 mil, thou |
| 1000 fath (US) | 72000144 mil, thou |
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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in mil?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 72000.144 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to mil?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 72000.144. For example, 25 fath (US) × 72000.144 = 1800003.6 mil, thou.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in mil?
10 fath (US) = 720001.44 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the mil?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) = 72000.144 mil, thou.