Feet to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Feet) / 6.000011999512318

Substitute the given value of length in feet, i.e., Length(Feet) 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 luxury yacht has a beam width of 60 feet.
Convert this width from feet to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in feet is:

Length(Feet) = 60

Formula:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Feet) / 6.000011999512318

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Feet) = 60 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 60 / 6.000011999512318

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 10

Final Answer:

Therefore, 60 ft is equal to 10 fath.

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

2

Consider that a skyscraper's floor-to-ceiling height is 15 feet.
Convert this height from feet to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in feet is:

Length(Feet) = 15

Formula:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Feet) / 6.000011999512318

Substitution:

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 15 / 6.000011999512318

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 2.5

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ft is equal to 2.5 fath.

The length is 2.5 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

Feet to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Feet (ft)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 ft0 fath
1 ft0.1667 fath
2 ft0.3333 fath
3 ft0.5 fath
4 ft0.6667 fath
5 ft0.8333 fath
6 ft1 fath
7 ft1.1667 fath
8 ft1.3333 fath
9 ft1.5 fath
10 ft1.6667 fath
20 ft3.3333 fath
50 ft8.3333 fath
100 ft16.6666 fath
1000 ft166.6663 fath
10000 ft1666.6633 fath
100000 ft16666.6333 fath

Feet

A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.

The foot originated from various units used in ancient civilizations. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.3048 meters.

Feet are commonly used to measure height, length, and short distances. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the foot remains in use in these countries.

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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