Convert fathom (US survey) to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 8.000016 span. To convert fathom (US survey) to span (cloth), multiply the value by 8.000016; to go the other way, divide by it (1 span = 0.12499975 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) = 8.000016 span
- 1 span = 0.12499975 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 80.00016 span
- 100 fath (US) = 800.0016 span
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Span (Cloth)
1 fath (US) = 8.000016 span
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to span:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 8.000016 span = 120.00024 span
Fathom (Us Survey) to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | span (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 8.000016 span |
| 2 fath (US) | 16.000032 span |
| 3 fath (US) | 24.000048 span |
| 5 fath (US) | 40.00008 span |
| 10 fath (US) | 80.00016 span |
| 20 fath (US) | 160.00032 span |
| 50 fath (US) | 400.0008 span |
| 100 fath (US) | 800.0016 span |
| 500 fath (US) | 4000.008 span |
| 1000 fath (US) | 8000.016 span |
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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in span (cloth)?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 8.000016 span (cloth) (span).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to span (cloth)?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 8.000016. For example, 25 fath (US) × 8.000016 = 200.0004 span.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in span (cloth)?
10 fath (US) = 80.00016 span.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the span (cloth)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) = 8.000016 span.