Chains to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Chains to the units of Fathoms (US survey).

Chains to Fathoms (US survey) Converter | ch to fath
  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Chains into Fathoms (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Fathoms (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Fathoms (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Fathoms (US survey) value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Chains to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert given length from Chains to Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Chains) / 0.09090927275867641

Substitute the given value of length in chains, i.e., Length(Chains) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in fathoms (us survey), i.e., Length(Fathoms (US survey)).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a farmer's field is 20 chains long.
Convert this distance from chains to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 20

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Chains) / 0.09090927275867641

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 20 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 20 / 0.09090927275867641

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 219.9996

Final Answer:

Therefore, 20 ch is equal to 219.9996 fath.

The length is 219.9996 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

2

Consider that a surveyor measures a plot of land that is 15 chains in length.
Convert this distance from chains to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 15

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Chains) / 0.09090927275867641

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 15 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 15 / 0.09090927275867641

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 164.9997

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ch is equal to 164.9997 fath.

The length is 164.9997 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

Chains to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Fathoms (US survey).

Chains (ch)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 ch0 fath
1 ch11 fath
2 ch22 fath
3 ch32.9999 fath
4 ch43.9999 fath
5 ch54.9999 fath
6 ch65.9999 fath
7 ch76.9998 fath
8 ch87.9998 fath
9 ch98.9998 fath
10 ch109.9998 fath
20 ch219.9996 fath
50 ch549.9989 fath
100 ch1099.9978 fath
1000 ch10999.978 fath
10000 ch109999.78 fath
100000 ch1099997.7996 fath

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

Fathoms (US survey)

A fathom (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts in the United States to measure water depth. One US survey fathom is equivalent to exactly 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms (US survey) are utilized in navigation, fishing, and marine activities in the United States to describe water depth. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and ensures consistency in maritime practices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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