Convert link (US survey) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert link (US survey) [li (US)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to link (US survey).
1 li (US) = 0.11000021998 fath. To convert link (US survey) to fathom, multiply the value by 0.11000021998; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 9.09089091075 li (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 li (US) = 0.11000021998 fath
- 1 fath = 9.09089091075 li (US)
- 10 li (US) = 1.1000021998 fath
- 100 li (US) = 11.000021998 fath
How to Convert Link (Us Survey) to Fathom
1 li (US) = 0.110000219980315 fath
Example: convert 15 li (US) to fath:
15 li (US) = 15 × 0.110000219980315 fath = 1.65000329970472 fath
Link (Us Survey) to Fathom Conversion Table
| link (US survey) | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 li (US) | 0.11000021998 fath |
| 2 li (US) | 0.220000439961 fath |
| 3 li (US) | 0.330000659941 fath |
| 5 li (US) | 0.550001099902 fath |
| 10 li (US) | 1.1000021998 fath |
| 20 li (US) | 2.20000439961 fath |
| 50 li (US) | 5.50001099902 fath |
| 100 li (US) | 11.000021998 fath |
| 500 li (US) | 55.0001099902 fath |
| 1000 li (US) | 110.00021998 fath |
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for 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 link (US survey) in fathom?
1 link (US survey) (li (US)) = 0.11000021998 fathom (fath).
How do you convert link (US survey) to fathom?
Multiply the link (US survey) value by 0.11000021998. For example, 25 li (US) × 0.11000021998 = 2.75000549951 fath.
What is 10 link (US survey) in fathom?
10 li (US) = 1.1000021998 fath.
Which unit is larger, the link (US survey) or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 li (US) equals only 0.11000021998 fath.