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Convert Fathoms (US survey) to Feet

Fathoms (US survey)




Feet


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

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

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

Formula

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

Feet = Fathoms (US survey) / 0.16666633334754666

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Fathoms (US survey) to Feet Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)Feet (ft)
0 fath0 ft
1 fath6 ft
2 fath12 ft
3 fath18 ft
4 fath24 ft
5 fath30.0001 ft
6 fath36.0001 ft
7 fath42.0001 ft
8 fath48.0001 ft
9 fath54.0001 ft
10 fath60.0001 ft
20 fath120.0002 ft
50 fath300.0006 ft
100 fath600.0012 ft
1000 fath6000.012 ft
10000 fath60000.12 ft
100000 fath600001.2 ft

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.

Feet

A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.

The foot originated from various units used in ancient civilizations. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.3048 meters.

Feet are commonly used to measure height, length, and short distances. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the foot remains in use in these countries.