Convert fathom to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.999998000004 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to fath (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.999998000004 fath (US) = 14.99997000006 fath (US)
Fathom to Fathom (Us Survey) 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.
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.