What is a fathom (US survey)?

It is a non-SI unit of length equal to 6 US survey feet, primarily used in nautical and hydrographic measurements for water depths and line lengths.

What does the unit finger (cloth) represent?

A finger (cloth) is an informal length unit based on the breadth of a human finger, used mainly for small measurements in tailoring and fabric work.

Can I rely on this conversion for precise engineering?

No, because the finger (cloth) is a variable, non-standard unit and the conversion is approximate.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) to Finger (cloth)

This tool allows users to convert length measurements from the US survey fathom, commonly used in nautical contexts, to the traditional cloth measurement unit known as the finger.

Fathom (US survey) [fath]

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table

Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Finger (cloth)

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table
Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Finger (cloth)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter facilitates transforming measurements from the US survey fathom, a maritime length unit mainly for water depths, into the finger, an informal textile measurement representing a finger's breadth.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in fathoms (US survey).
Select 'fathom (US survey)' as the input unit.
Choose 'finger (cloth)' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in fingers (cloth).

Key Features

Converts between the US survey fathom and the finger (cloth) units.
Supports interpretation of legacy nautical and hydrographic data.
Allows informal conversion useful for tailoring and craft measurements.
Browser-based tool with easy input and selection options.

Examples

2 fathoms (US survey) equals 32.0000640002 fingers (cloth).
0.5 fathom (US survey) equals 8.00001600005 fingers (cloth).

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths on marine or hydrographic surveys using fathoms.
Estimating small fabric measurements like seam allowances in tailoring.
Reconciling legacy nautical survey data with informal cloth measurement practices.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the converter for approximate measurements rather than precision needs.
Keep in mind that the finger (cloth) varies in size depending on the individual or context.
Confirm unit usage when working with historical or legacy data to avoid confusion.
Utilize this tool to bridge large maritime measurements with small-scale textile adjustments.

Limitations

The finger (cloth) is not standardized and can vary according to the person or historical context.
Conversions are approximate and unsuitable for scientific or precise engineering requirements.
The fathom (US survey) slightly differs from the international fathom, so care is needed when comparing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: It is a non-SI unit of length equal to 6 US survey feet, primarily used in nautical and hydrographic measurements for water depths and line lengths.
What does the unit finger (cloth) represent?: A finger (cloth) is an informal length unit based on the breadth of a human finger, used mainly for small measurements in tailoring and fabric work.
Can I rely on this conversion for precise engineering?: No, because the finger (cloth) is a variable, non-standard unit and the conversion is approximate.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical measurements.
Finger (cloth): A traditional informal length measurement based on the breadth of a human finger, used in tailoring.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another, here 1 fathom (US survey) equals 16.0000320001 fingers (cloth).

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is primarily used for measuring water depths?

Finger (cloth)

Fathom (US survey)

Meter

The finger (cloth) is best described as:

A standardized length unit

An informal textile measurement

A metric unit

Why should care be taken when using the fathom (US survey)?

It varies significantly by country

It differs slightly from the international fathom

It is a recent unit

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