Convert furlong (US survey) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to furlong (US survey).
1 fur (US) = 110.00022 fath. To convert furlong (US survey) to fathom, multiply the value by 110.00022; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 0.00909089090909 fur (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 fur (US) = 110.00022 fath
- 1 fath = 0.00909089090909 fur (US)
- 10 fur (US) = 1100.0022 fath
- 100 fur (US) = 11000.022 fath
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Fathom
1 fur (US) = 110.000220000437 fath
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to fath:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 110.000220000437 fath = 1650.00330000656 fath
Furlong (Us Survey) to Fathom Conversion Table
| furlong (US survey) | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 fur (US) | 110.00022 fath |
| 2 fur (US) | 220.000440001 fath |
| 3 fur (US) | 330.000660001 fath |
| 5 fur (US) | 550.001100002 fath |
| 10 fur (US) | 1100.0022 fath |
| 20 fur (US) | 2200.00440001 fath |
| 50 fur (US) | 5500.01100002 fath |
| 100 fur (US) | 11000.022 fath |
| 500 fur (US) | 55000.1100002 fath |
| 1000 fur (US) | 110000.22 fath |
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong 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 furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong (US survey) in fathom?
1 furlong (US survey) (fur (US)) = 110.00022 fathom (fath).
How do you convert furlong (US survey) to fathom?
Multiply the furlong (US survey) value by 110.00022. For example, 25 fur (US) × 110.00022 = 2750.00550001 fath.
What is 10 furlong (US survey) in fathom?
10 fur (US) = 1100.0022 fath.
Which unit is larger, the furlong (US survey) or the fathom?
The furlong (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fur (US) = 110.00022 fath.