Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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

  1. Enter the input Nautical Miles (UK) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Nautical Miles (UK) 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 Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert given length from Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.0009868440334478562

Substitute the given value of length in nautical miles (uk), i.e., Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) 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 British naval vessel travels 100 nautical miles (UK) to reach its destination.
Convert this distance from nautical miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in nautical miles (uk) is:

Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 100

Formula:

The formula to convert length from nautical miles (uk) to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.0009868440334478562

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 100 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 100 / 0.0009868440334478562

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 101333.1353

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 NM (UK) is equal to 101333.1353 fath.

The length is 101333.1353 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

2

Consider that a sailing regatta covers a course of 75 nautical miles (UK).
Convert this distance from nautical miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in nautical miles (uk) is:

Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 75

Formula:

The formula to convert length from nautical miles (uk) to fathoms (us survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.0009868440334478562

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 75 in the above formula.

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 75 / 0.0009868440334478562

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = 75999.8515

Final Answer:

Therefore, 75 NM (UK) is equal to 75999.8515 fath.

The length is 75999.8515 fath, in fathoms (us survey).

Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Nautical Miles (UK) (NM (UK))Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 NM (UK)0 fath
1 NM (UK)1013.3314 fath
2 NM (UK)2026.6627 fath
3 NM (UK)3039.9941 fath
4 NM (UK)4053.3254 fath
5 NM (UK)5066.6568 fath
6 NM (UK)6079.9881 fath
7 NM (UK)7093.3195 fath
8 NM (UK)8106.6508 fath
9 NM (UK)9119.9822 fath
10 NM (UK)10133.3135 fath
20 NM (UK)20266.6271 fath
50 NM (UK)50666.5677 fath
100 NM (UK)101333.1353 fath
1000 NM (UK)1013331.3534 fath
10000 NM (UK)10133313.5339 fath
100000 NM (UK)101333135.3391 fath

Nautical Miles (UK)

A nautical mile (UK) is a unit of length used in maritime and aviation contexts. One nautical mile is equivalent to 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 miles.

The nautical mile is defined based on the Earth's circumference and is equal to one minute of latitude.

Nautical miles are used worldwide for navigation at sea and in the air. They are particularly important for charting courses and distances in maritime and aviation industries, ensuring consistency and accuracy in navigation.

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.

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