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Convert Chains to Fathoms (US survey)

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Fathoms (US survey)


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

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

  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The given Chains 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 Chains to Fathoms (US survey), use the following formula.

Fathoms (US survey) = Chains / 0.09090927275867641

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Chains to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Chains (ch)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 ch0 fath
1 ch11 fath
2 ch22 fath
3 ch32.9999 fath
4 ch43.9999 fath
5 ch54.9999 fath
6 ch65.9999 fath
7 ch76.9998 fath
8 ch87.9998 fath
9 ch98.9998 fath
10 ch109.9998 fath
20 ch219.9996 fath
50 ch549.9989 fath
100 ch1099.9978 fath
1000 ch10999.978 fath
10000 ch109999.78 fath
100000 ch1099997.7996 fath

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.

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.