Convert Online Unit Length Fathoms (US survey) to Chains
Convert Fathoms (US survey) to Chains
Fathoms (US survey)
fath Chains
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How to use this Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Fathoms (US survey) value from Fathoms (US survey) units to Chains units.
Enter the input Fathoms (US survey) value in the text field. The given Fathoms (US survey) is converted to Chains in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains label. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Fathoms (US survey) to Chains.
Fathoms (US survey) (fath ) Chains (ch ) 0 fath 0 ch 1 fath 0.09090927276 ch 2 fath 0.1818 ch 3 fath 0.2727 ch 4 fath 0.3636 ch 5 fath 0.4545 ch 6 fath 0.5455 ch 7 fath 0.6364 ch 8 fath 0.7273 ch 9 fath 0.8182 ch 10 fath 0.9091 ch 20 fath 1.8182 ch 50 fath 4.5455 ch 100 fath 9.0909 ch 1000 fath 90.9093 ch 10000 fath 909.0927 ch 100000 fath 9090.9273 ch
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.
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.
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"conversion": "fathoms_us_survey-chains",
"x_slug": "fathoms_us_survey",
"y_slug": "chains",
"x": "fath",
"y": "ch",
"x_desc": "Fathoms (US survey)",
"y_desc": "Chains",
"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 10.99997799624417",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a river's depth is measured at 5 fathoms (US survey).<br>Convert this depth from fathoms (US survey) to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in fathoms (us survey) is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub></span> = 5</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from fathoms (us survey) to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub></span> / 10.99997799624417</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub> = 5</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>5</span> / 10.99997799624417</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 0.4545</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>5 fath</strong> is equal to <strong>0.4545 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.4545 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a dock extends into the sea for 8 fathoms (US survey).<br>Convert this length from fathoms (US survey) to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in fathoms (us survey) is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub></span> = 8</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from fathoms (us survey) to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub></span> / 10.99997799624417</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Fathoms (US survey))</sub> = 8</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>8</span> / 10.99997799624417</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 0.7273</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>8 fath</strong> is equal to <strong>0.7273 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.7273 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/fathoms_us_survey-chains.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Converter | fath to ch\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Fathoms (US survey)</span> to <span class=\"y\">Chains</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Fathoms (US survey) to Chains.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Fathoms (US survey) (<span class=\"unit\">fath</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Chains (<span class=\"unit\">ch</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.09090927276</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.1818</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.2727</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.3636</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.4545</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.5455</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.6364</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.7273</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.8182</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>0<span>.9091</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>1<span>.8182</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>4<span>.5455</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>9<span>.0909</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>90<span>.9093</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>909<span>.0927</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td><td>9090<span>.9273</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_long_desc": "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. </p><p>The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.</p><p>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.",
"x_long_desc": "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. </p><p>The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.</p><p>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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