Fathoms to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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

Fathoms to Fathoms (US survey) Converter | fath to fath
  1. Enter the input Fathoms value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Fathoms 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 Fathoms to Fathoms (US survey)?

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 1.0000019999796799

Substitute the given value of length in fathoms, i.e., Length(Fathoms) 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 ship anchors in water that is 30 fathoms deep.
Convert this depth from fathoms to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = 30

Formula:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 1.0000019999796799

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Fathoms) = 30 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 30 / 1.0000019999796799

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 29.9999

Final Answer:

Therefore, 30 fath is equal to 29.9999 fath.

The length is 29.9999 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

2

Consider that a diver descends to a depth of 10 fathoms.
Convert this depth from fathoms to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = 10

Formula:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 1.0000019999796799

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Fathoms) = 10 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 10 / 1.0000019999796799

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 10

Final Answer:

Therefore, 10 fath is equal to 10 fath.

The length is 10 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

Fathoms to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (fath)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 fath0 fath
1 fath1 fath
2 fath2 fath
3 fath3 fath
4 fath4 fath
5 fath5 fath
6 fath6 fath
7 fath7 fath
8 fath8 fath
9 fath9 fath
10 fath10 fath
20 fath20 fath
50 fath49.9999 fath
100 fath99.9998 fath
1000 fath999.998 fath
10000 fath9999.98 fath
100000 fath99999.8 fath

Fathoms

A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices.

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.

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