Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Converter

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

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

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 10.99997799624417

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a river's depth is measured at 5 fathoms (US survey).
Convert this depth from fathoms (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 5

Formula:

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 10.99997799624417

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 5 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 5 / 10.99997799624417

Length(Chains) = 0.4545

Final Answer:

Therefore, 5 fath is equal to 0.4545 ch.

The length is 0.4545 ch, in chains.

2

Consider that a dock extends into the sea for 8 fathoms (US survey).
Convert this length from fathoms (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 8

Formula:

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 10.99997799624417

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 8 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 8 / 10.99997799624417

Length(Chains) = 0.7273

Final Answer:

Therefore, 8 fath is equal to 0.7273 ch.

The length is 0.7273 ch, in chains.

Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)Chains (ch)
0 fath0 ch
1 fath0.09090927276 ch
2 fath0.1818 ch
3 fath0.2727 ch
4 fath0.3636 ch
5 fath0.4545 ch
6 fath0.5455 ch
7 fath0.6364 ch
8 fath0.7273 ch
9 fath0.8182 ch
10 fath0.9091 ch
20 fath1.8182 ch
50 fath4.5455 ch
100 fath9.0909 ch
1000 fath90.9093 ch
10000 fath909.0927 ch
100000 fath9090.9273 ch

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.

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.

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