Convert fathom to chain
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Chain
1 fath = 0.0909090909090909 ch
Example: convert 15 fath to ch:
15 fath = 15 × 0.0909090909090909 ch = 1.36363636363636 ch
Fathom to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.