Convert fathom to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Chain (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.0909089090908208 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to ch (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.0909089090908208 ch (US) = 1.36363363636231 ch (US)
Fathom to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.