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Convert Fathoms to Feet (US survey)

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Feet (US survey)


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

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

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

Formula

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

Feet (US survey) = Fathoms / 0.16666700001185336

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Fathoms to Feet (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (fath)Feet (US survey) (ft)
0 fath0 ft
1 fath6 ft
2 fath12 ft
3 fath18 ft
4 fath24 ft
5 fath29.9999 ft
6 fath35.9999 ft
7 fath41.9999 ft
8 fath47.9999 ft
9 fath53.9999 ft
10 fath59.9999 ft
20 fath119.9998 ft
50 fath299.9994 ft
100 fath599.9988 ft
1000 fath5999.988 ft
10000 fath59999.88 ft
100000 fath599998.8 ft

Fathoms

A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices.

Feet (US survey)

A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. One foot (US survey) is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters or about 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, which is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The difference is due to historical measurement standards and is used in specific contexts such as land surveying and engineering in the United States.

US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields.