Convert Online Unit Length Feet (US survey) to Fathoms
Convert Feet (US survey) to Fathoms
Feet (US survey)
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How to use this Feet (US survey) to Fathoms Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Feet (US survey) value from Feet (US survey) units to Fathoms units.
Enter the input Feet (US survey) value in the text field. The given Feet (US survey) is converted to Fathoms in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Fathoms label. You may copy the resulting Fathoms value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Feet (US survey) to Fathoms Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet (US survey) to Fathoms.
Feet (US survey) (ft ) Fathoms (fath ) 0 ft 0 fath 1 ft 0.1667 fath 2 ft 0.3333 fath 3 ft 0.5 fath 4 ft 0.6667 fath 5 ft 0.8333 fath 6 ft 1 fath 7 ft 1.1667 fath 8 ft 1.3333 fath 9 ft 1.5 fath 10 ft 1.6667 fath 20 ft 3.3333 fath 50 ft 8.3334 fath 100 ft 16.6667 fath 1000 ft 166.667 fath 10000 ft 1666.67 fath 100000 ft 16666.7 fath
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.
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.
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"y_slug": "fathoms",
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"y": "fath",
"x_desc": "Feet (US survey)",
"y_desc": "Fathoms",
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"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 5.9999879995972805",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a land parcel is measured as 500 feet (US survey) in length.<br>Convert this length from feet (US survey) to Fathoms.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in feet (us survey) is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub></span> = 500</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from feet (us survey) to fathoms is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub></span> / 5.9999879995972805</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub> = 500</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>500</span> / 5.9999879995972805</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = 83.3335</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>500 ft</strong> is equal to <strong>83.3335 fath</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>83.3335 fath</strong>, in fathoms.</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 boundary wall is 250 feet (US survey) long.<br>Convert this distance from feet (US survey) to Fathoms.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in feet (us survey) is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub></span> = 250</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from feet (us survey) to fathoms is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub></span> / 5.9999879995972805</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Feet (US survey))</sub> = 250</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>250</span> / 5.9999879995972805</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = 41.6668</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>250 ft</strong> is equal to <strong>41.6668 fath</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>41.6668 fath</strong>, in fathoms.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/foot_us_survey-fathoms.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Feet (US survey) to Fathoms Converter | ft to fath\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Feet (US survey)</span> to <span class=\"y\">Fathoms</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet (US survey) to Fathoms.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Feet (US survey) (<span class=\"unit\">ft</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Fathoms (<span class=\"unit\">fath</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.1667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.8333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.1667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>3<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>8<span>.3334</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>16<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>166<span>.667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1666<span>.67</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>16666<span>.7</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_long_desc": "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. </p><p>The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.</p><p>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.",
"x_long_desc": "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. </p><p>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.</p><p>US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields."
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