What is a fathom (US survey)?

It is a non-SI unit of length equal to exactly 6 US survey feet, used mainly for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.

How many meters equal one hectometer?

One hectometer equals 100 meters, forming a convenient metric unit for moderate distances.

Why convert fathoms to hectometers?

Converting fathoms to hectometers helps integrate legacy nautical measurements into modern metric systems for surveying, engineering, and mapping.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) to Hectometer

Learn how to convert lengths from the US survey fathom unit to the metric hectometer with this easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for hydrographic and land surveying applications.

Fathom (US survey) [fath]

Hectometer [hm]

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Hectometer [hm] Conversion Table

Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Hectometer [hm]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Hectometer [hm] Conversion Table
Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Hectometer [hm]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables conversion between the US survey fathom, a legacy nautical length unit, and the hectometer, a metric standard unit. It assists users in translating measurements for water depths, line lengths, and land distances from historical or maritime contexts into modern metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in fathoms (US survey) you wish to convert
Select fathom (US survey) as the source unit and hectometer as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result displayed in hectometers
Use the converted value for mapping, surveying, or engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts between US survey fathoms and metric hectometers
Uses an exact conversion factor based on defined unit lengths
Supports applications in maritime navigation, hydrographic surveys, and civil engineering
Helps integrate legacy measurements with metric system standards
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions

Examples

10 fathoms = 0.182880366 hectometers
50 fathoms = 0.91440183 hectometers

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths and soundings on historical nautical charts
Specifying lengths of anchor cables and mooring lines in maritime operations
Converting legacy hydrographic survey data to metric units for modern use
Topographic mapping with distances expressed in multiples of 100 meters
Land measurement and agricultural planning involving area units like hectares
Civil engineering projects requiring intermediate distance measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether the fathom used is the US survey or international version before converting
Use this tool to reconcile legacy survey data with current metric standards
Apply converted lengths in relevant mapping or engineering contexts for accuracy
Consider unit differences when integrating data from mixed fathom definitions

Limitations

The US survey fathom slightly differs from the international fathom definition
Conversions involving mixed fathom types require careful attention to unit specifics
The fathom being a non-SI unit may reduce precision in standardized metric applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: It is a non-SI unit of length equal to exactly 6 US survey feet, used mainly for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.
How many meters equal one hectometer?: One hectometer equals 100 meters, forming a convenient metric unit for moderate distances.
Why convert fathoms to hectometers?: Converting fathoms to hectometers helps integrate legacy nautical measurements into modern metric systems for surveying, engineering, and mapping.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A non-SI length unit used in nautical contexts, equal to 6 US survey feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.
Hectometer: An SI unit of length equal to 100 meters, used for measuring intermediate distances.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 fathom (US survey) equals 0.0182880366 hectometers.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is equal to exactly 100 meters?

Fathom (US survey)

Hectometer

International fathom

What is the primary use of the US survey fathom?

Land surveying

Measuring water depths

Topographic mapping

Why should you be cautious when converting fathoms?

They vary between US survey and international definitions

They are an SI unit

They convert directly to acres

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