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Convert Fathoms (US survey) to Miles

Fathoms (US survey)




Miles


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

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

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

Formula

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

Miles = Fathoms (US survey) / 879.9982290778845

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Fathoms (US survey) to Miles Conversion Table

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

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)Miles (mi)
0 fath0 mi
1 fath0.00113636592 mi
2 fath0.00227273185 mi
3 fath0.00340909777 mi
4 fath0.00454546369 mi
5 fath0.00568182962 mi
6 fath0.00681819554 mi
7 fath0.00795456146 mi
8 fath0.00909092739 mi
9 fath0.01022729331 mi
10 fath0.01136365923 mi
20 fath0.02272731846 mi
50 fath0.05681829616 mi
100 fath0.1136 mi
1000 fath1.1364 mi
10000 fath11.3637 mi
100000 fath113.6366 mi

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.

Miles

A mile (symbol: mi or m) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. One mile is equal to 1.60934 kilometers.

The mile originated from the Roman mile, which was 1,000 paces. The current definition of a mile is based on the international agreement and equals exactly 1,609.344 meters.

Miles are mainly used to measure distances in the United States and the United Kingdom, especially for road systems. While most of the world uses kilometers, the mile remains prevalent in these countries.