What is a fathom (US survey)?

A fathom (US survey) is a non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, mainly used for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.

What is a statute league?

A statute league is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used primarily in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances but is now obsolete.

Why convert fathoms to leagues?

Converting fathoms to leagues helps interpret or reconcile maritime depth data with historical distance units found in maps, surveys, and documents.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) to League (statute) | Length Unit Converter

Convert lengths from fathom (US survey) to league (statute) using our easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for maritime navigation, historical survey data, and cartography.

Fathom (US survey) [fath]

League (statute) [st.league]

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to League (statute) [st.league] Conversion Table

Fathom (US survey) [fath]	League (statute) [st.league]

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter facilitates the transformation of length measurements from the US survey fathom to the statute league. It is particularly useful for interpreting nautical depths and historical land distances within maritime, surveying, and historical research contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in fathoms (US survey).
Select fathom (US survey) as the input unit and league (statute) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in statute leagues.

Key Features

Converts length from fathom (US survey) to league (statute) accurately using established conversion rates.
Supports maritime, hydrographic, and historical mapping applications.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation for quick and easy access.
Provides examples for better understanding of the conversion process.

Examples

Convert 10 fathoms (US survey) to statute leagues: results in approximately 0.003787879 leagues.
Convert 100 fathoms (US survey) to statute leagues: results in approximately 0.03787879 leagues.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting water depth measurements recorded in fathoms on nautical charts.
Converting legacy hydrographic survey data involving US survey units to historical English units.
Understanding distance references in historic British maps or legal documents mentioning leagues.
Analyzing voyage logs or travel accounts from the 19th century that use leagues.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter when working with historical or legacy maritime data for accurate unit reconciliation.
Be aware of differences between US survey fathom and the international fathom when precision is critical.
Cross-check results with original data sources when dealing with historical documents to understand rounding conventions.
Remember that statute leagues are obsolete and primarily relevant for historical interpretation.

Limitations

The statute league is an outdated length unit, limiting its relevance in contemporary measurements.
Slight differences exist between the US survey fathom and the international fathom, affecting precision.
Conversion results may vary based on historical rounding or context from original data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: A fathom (US survey) is a non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, mainly used for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.
What is a statute league?: A statute league is a historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used primarily in English-speaking countries for overland and coastal distances but is now obsolete.
Why convert fathoms to leagues?: Converting fathoms to leagues helps interpret or reconcile maritime depth data with historical distance units found in maps, surveys, and documents.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, traditionally used for measuring water depths and line lengths in maritime settings.
League (statute): A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, formerly used for land and coastal distance measurements in English-speaking regions.
Statute mile: A unit of length equal to 1,609.344 meters, forming the basis for defining a statute league.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit is equivalent to 6 US survey feet?

League (statute)

Fathom (US survey)

Statute mile

How many statute miles equal one league (statute)?

Two statute miles

Three statute miles

Four statute miles

Which context commonly uses the fathom (US survey)?

Nautical depth measurement

Overland distance mapping

Modern engineering design

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