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Convert Kilometers to Fathoms (US survey)

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Fathoms (US survey)


How to use this Kilometers to Fathoms (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Kilometers value from Kilometers units to Fathoms (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input Kilometers value in the text field.
  2. The given Kilometers is converted to Fathoms (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Fathoms (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Fathoms (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Kilometers to Fathoms (US survey), use the following formula.

Fathoms (US survey) = Kilometers / 0.00182880365745867

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Kilometers to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Kilometers (km)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 km0 fath
1 km546.8056 fath
2 km1093.6111 fath
3 km1640.4167 fath
4 km2187.2222 fath
5 km2734.0278 fath
6 km3280.8333 fath
7 km3827.6389 fath
8 km4374.4444 fath
9 km4921.25 fath
10 km5468.0556 fath
20 km10936.1111 fath
50 km27340.2778 fath
100 km54680.5556 fath
1000 km546805.5556 fath
10000 km5468055.556 fath
100000 km54680555.56 fath

Kilometers

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 0.6214 miles. One kilometer is one thousand meters.

The prefix "kilo-" means one thousand. A kilometer is defined by 1000 times the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 seconds. This definition may change, but a kilometer will always be one thousand meters.

Kilometers are used to measure distances on land in most countries. However, the United States and the United Kingdom still often use miles. The UK has adopted the metric system, but miles are still used on road signs.

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.