Convert rope to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 rope = 3.33332666668 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 rope to fath (US):
15 rope = 15 × 3.33332666668 fath (US) = 49.9999000002 fath (US)
Rope to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.