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Convert Fathoms (US survey) to ell

Fathoms (US survey)




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

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

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

Formula

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

ell = Fathoms (US survey) / 0.6249987500294876

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Fathoms (US survey) to ell Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)ell (ell)
0 fath0 ell
1 fath1.6 ell
2 fath3.2 ell
3 fath4.8 ell
4 fath6.4 ell
5 fath8 ell
6 fath9.6 ell
7 fath11.2 ell
8 fath12.8 ell
9 fath14.4 ell
10 fath16 ell
20 fath32.0001 ell
50 fath80.0002 ell
100 fath160.0003 ell
1000 fath1600.0032 ell
10000 fath16000.032 ell
100000 fath160000.32 ell

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.

ell

An ell is a unit of length used historically in textiles and other measurements. One ell is equivalent to approximately 45 inches or 1.143 meters.

The ell was originally based on the length of a person's arm or the length of a specific type of cloth, and its definition varied between regions and periods. The unit was commonly used in the textile industry for measuring fabric lengths.

Ells are less commonly used today but remain of historical interest in the study of historical measurements and practices, particularly in textiles and historical trade.