What is a US survey fathom?

A US survey fathom is a length unit equal to exactly 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical and hydrographic contexts for measuring water depths and line lengths.

How does famn differ from a US survey fathom?

The famn is a traditional maritime unit equivalent to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 meters) which differs slightly from the US survey fathom used in hydrographic surveys.

Why convert from fathom (US survey) to famn?

Converting between these units helps reconcile variations in length definitions when working with historical or modern maritime data for accurate water depth and nautical measurements.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from the US survey fathom (fath) to the traditional maritime famn unit using this easy online converter. Ideal for nautical, hydrographic, and maritime historical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter transforms length values from the US survey fathom (fath) to the famn, a traditional maritime unit. It is designed to assist with accurate conversions used in nautical navigation, hydrographic surveys, and maritime historical work.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in US survey fathoms (fath).
Select the target unit as famn.
Click convert to get the equivalent length in famn.
Review the result for use in nautical or hydrographic applications.

Key Features

Converts length units between US survey fathom and famn.
Uses exact conversion rate based on maritime standards.
Supports maritime, hydrographic, and historical measurement contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

5 fathom (US survey) [fath] converts to approximately 5.13 famn.
10 fathom (US survey) [fath] converts to approximately 10.27 famn.

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths and soundings on nautical charts and surveys.
Specifying lengths of anchor cables, mooring lines, or sounding lines in maritime operations.
Converting legacy survey data using US survey units to famn for modern or historical analysis.
Interpreting historical maritime and coastal survey documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether data uses US survey fathoms or international fathoms before converting.
Use the exact conversion rate for precise maritime and hydrographic work.
Understand the unit-specific contexts to ensure accurate depth and distance records.
Consult historical records carefully when working with legacy measurements.

Limitations

Conversion applies only to legacy US survey fathoms and traditional famn units.
Slight differences exist compared to international fathoms or metric units.
May not be suitable for high precision applications requiring metric standardization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US survey fathom?: A US survey fathom is a length unit equal to exactly 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical and hydrographic contexts for measuring water depths and line lengths.
How does famn differ from a US survey fathom?: The famn is a traditional maritime unit equivalent to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 meters) which differs slightly from the US survey fathom used in hydrographic surveys.
Why convert from fathom (US survey) to famn?: Converting between these units helps reconcile variations in length definitions when working with historical or modern maritime data for accurate water depth and nautical measurements.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used for nautical and hydrographic measurements of water depths and lines.
Famn: A traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 meters), used in maritime and historical surveying.
Conversion Rate: The factor by which one unit is multiplied to convert it to another unit; here, 1 fathom (US survey) equals approximately 1.02665 famn.

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What does the US survey fathom measure?

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Which unit is used to represent a traditional maritime length?

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