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Convert Reed to Fathoms (US survey)

Reed




Fathoms (US survey)


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

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

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

Formula

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

Fathoms (US survey) = Reed / 0.6666679999254931

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Reed to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Reed (reed)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 reed0 fath
1 reed1.5 fath
2 reed3 fath
3 reed4.5 fath
4 reed6 fath
5 reed7.5 fath
6 reed9 fath
7 reed10.5 fath
8 reed12 fath
9 reed13.5 fath
10 reed15 fath
20 reed29.9999 fath
50 reed74.9999 fath
100 reed149.9997 fath
1000 reed1499.997 fath
10000 reed14999.97 fath
100000 reed149999.7 fath

Reed

A reed is a historical unit of length used in various cultures for land measurement and construction. One reed is approximately equivalent to 2.5 to 3 meters or about 8.2 to 9.8 feet.

The exact length of a reed could vary depending on the region and historical period, as it was based on practical measurements of the length of a reed or a similar natural material used for measuring distances.

Reeds were used in historical land surveying, agriculture, and construction. Although not commonly used today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and the use of natural materials in measurement systems.

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.