What is a fathom (US survey)?

It is a non-SI unit of length used mainly for nautical contexts, defined as 6 US survey feet or about 1.8288 meters.

What does aln measure?

The aln is a historical Scandinavian length unit used for measuring cloth and distances, with its length varying by country and period.

Why convert fathoms to aln?

This conversion helps interpret maritime measurements within historical Scandinavian contexts, especially for legacy data and architectural records.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Aln?

Convert measurements from the US survey fathom to the historical Scandinavian aln using this easy-to-use online length converter tool. Ideal for maritime, historical, and architectural applications.

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Aln Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the US survey fathom, a nautical unit, into the aln, a historical Scandinavian measure. It supports users working with maritime records, textile measurements, and architectural documents.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in fathoms (US survey).
Select fathom (US survey) as the source unit and aln as the target unit.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in aln.
Use the results for maritime, historical, or architectural applications.

Key Features

Converts fathom (US survey) to aln accurately based on defined units
Easy-to-use interface for quick unit translations
Supports historical and nautical measurement conversions
Includes example conversions for reference
Browser-based tool with no installation required

Examples

2 fathom (US survey) = 6.1598925594 aln
5 fathom (US survey) = 15.3997313985 aln

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths and soundings from historical nautical charts
Specifying lengths of anchor cables or mooring lines in maritime contexts
Measuring cloth and textiles in old Scandinavian trade documents
Converting room dimensions in Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish architectural plans
Interpreting legacy survey data with US survey units alongside Scandinavian records

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context to understand the aln variant in use, as its length varied by region and period
Distinguish between the US survey fathom and the international fathom when precision is needed
Use provided examples to double-check conversion outcomes
Apply conversions carefully when handling legacy records to maintain data accuracy
Cross-reference converted values with original sources for consistency

Limitations

The aln varied in length historically, so using an average may cause slight discrepancies
Minor differences exist between the US survey fathom and the international fathom which can affect precision
This tool does not account for regional or temporal variations of the aln unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: It is a non-SI unit of length used mainly for nautical contexts, defined as 6 US survey feet or about 1.8288 meters.
What does aln measure?: The aln is a historical Scandinavian length unit used for measuring cloth and distances, with its length varying by country and period.
Why convert fathoms to aln?: This conversion helps interpret maritime measurements within historical Scandinavian contexts, especially for legacy data and architectural records.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A nautical unit of length equal to 6 US survey feet, used mainly for measuring water depths and line lengths.
Aln: A historical Scandinavian unit of length used for cloth and distance measurement, with length varying by country and period.
US survey foot: A unit of length slightly different from the international foot, used in US surveying and hydrographic measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of the fathom (US survey)?

Measuring cloth and textiles

Recording water depths and nautical line lengths

Measuring room dimensions in architecture

The aln unit was historically used primarily in which region?

United States

Scandinavia

Australia

What should you consider when converting fathom to aln?

The aln length varies by country and historical period

Fathom is identical worldwide

Aln always equals exactly 1 meter

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