How to use this Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Fingers (cloth) to the units of Fathoms (US survey).
Enter the input Fingers (cloth) value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Fingers (cloth) into Fathoms (US survey) in realtime β 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.
You may copy the resulting Fathoms (US survey) value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey)?
The formula to convert given length from Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) is:
Substitute the given value of length in fingers (cloth), i.e., Length(Fingers (cloth)) 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 narrow strip of fabric is 5 fingers wide. Convert this width from fingers to Fathoms (US survey).
Answer:
Given:
The length in fingers (cloth) is:
Length(Fingers (cloth)) = 5
Formula:
The formula to convert length from fingers (cloth) to fathoms (us survey) is:
The length is 0.1875 fath, in fathoms (us survey).
Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey).
Fingers (cloth) (finger)
Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 finger
0 fath
1 finger
0.06249987501fath
2 finger
0.125fath
3 finger
0.1875fath
4 finger
0.25fath
5 finger
0.3125fath
6 finger
0.375fath
7 finger
0.4375fath
8 finger
0.5fath
9 finger
0.5625fath
10 finger
0.625fath
20 finger
1.25fath
50 finger
3.125fath
100 finger
6.25fath
1000 finger
62.4999fath
10000 finger
624.9988fath
100000 finger
6249.9875fath
Fingers (cloth)
A finger (cloth) is a historical unit of length used in textiles and cloth measurement. One finger (cloth) is approximately equivalent to 1 inch or 0.0254 meters.
The finger (cloth) is based on the width of a person's finger and was used for finer measurements in fabric and textiles.
Finger (cloth) measurements were utilized in the textile industry for detailing and cutting fabric. Although it is not commonly used today, the unit provides insight into traditional textile measurement practices and historical standards.
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)
1. What is the formula for converting Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) in Length?
The formula to convert Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey) in Length is:
Fingers (cloth) / 16.000031998760473
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey)?
To convert Length from Fingers (cloth) to Fathoms (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Fingers (cloth) / 16.000031998760473
For example, if you have a value in Fingers (cloth), you substitute that value in place of Fingers (cloth) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Fathoms (US survey).