Convert perch to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 perch = 2.749994500011 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 perch to fath (US):
15 perch = 15 × 2.749994500011 fath (US) = 41.249917500165 fath (US)
Perch to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.