Fathoms to Feet (US survey) Converter

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

Fathoms to Feet (US survey) Converter | fath to ft
  1. Enter the input Fathoms value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Fathoms into Feet (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Feet (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Feet (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Feet (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 Feet (US survey)?

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

Length(Feet (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 0.16666700001185336

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 feet (us survey), i.e., Length(Feet (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 Feet (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = 30

Formula:

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

Length(Feet (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 0.16666700001185336

Substitution:

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

Length(Feet (US survey)) = 30 / 0.16666700001185336

Length(Feet (US survey)) = 179.9996

Final Answer:

Therefore, 30 fath is equal to 179.9996 ft.

The length is 179.9996 ft, in feet (us survey).

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = 10

Formula:

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

Length(Feet (US survey)) = Length(Fathoms) / 0.16666700001185336

Substitution:

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

Length(Feet (US survey)) = 10 / 0.16666700001185336

Length(Feet (US survey)) = 59.9999

Final Answer:

Therefore, 10 fath is equal to 59.9999 ft.

The length is 59.9999 ft, in feet (us survey).

Fathoms to Feet (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (fath)Feet (US survey) (ft)
0 fath0 ft
1 fath6 ft
2 fath12 ft
3 fath18 ft
4 fath24 ft
5 fath29.9999 ft
6 fath35.9999 ft
7 fath41.9999 ft
8 fath47.9999 ft
9 fath53.9999 ft
10 fath59.9999 ft
20 fath119.9998 ft
50 fath299.9994 ft
100 fath599.9988 ft
1000 fath5999.988 ft
10000 fath59999.88 ft
100000 fath599998.8 ft

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.

Feet (US survey)

A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. One foot (US survey) is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters or about 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, which is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The difference is due to historical measurement standards and is used in specific contexts such as land surveying and engineering in the United States.

US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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