What is a fathom (US survey)?

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

How many links (US survey) are in one fathom (US survey)?

One fathom (US survey) equals approximately 9.0909090909 links (US survey).

Can this tool convert international fathoms or feet?

No, this converter specifically handles US survey fathoms and links, which differ slightly from international units.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Link (US survey) [li]

Learn how to convert length measurements from fathom (US survey) to link (US survey) using this straightforward online unit converter. Ideal for maritime, hydrographic, and land surveying applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates transforming length values from fathom (US survey) to link (US survey), units historically used in maritime and land surveying contexts. It is useful for handling legacy measurements and bridging nautical depths with land survey units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in fathom (US survey) you want to convert.
Select fathom (US survey) as the input unit and link (US survey) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in links (US survey).
Use the results for maritime depth, surveying, or mapping applications.

Key Features

Converts fathom (US survey) to link (US survey) accurately following the traditional unit definitions.
Browser-based and simple to use without requiring installation.
Supports maritime, hydrographic, and cadastral measurement conversions.
Helps reconcile legacy US survey units with land surveying data.

Examples

Converting 5 fathoms yields 45.4545454545 links using the formula: 5 × 9.0909090909.
Converting 2 fathoms results in 18.1818181818 links computed as 2 × 9.0909090909.

Common Use Cases

Recording depths and soundings on historical hydrological surveys and nautical charts.
Specifying lengths of anchor cables or mooring lines in maritime operations.
Interpreting land distances in old US survey plats and deeds.
Supporting cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions using legacy measurements.
Reconciling historical survey data with modern metric or international units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify your input values correspond to the US survey system to ensure accurate conversion.
Use the tool for legacy or historical data when modern units are unavailable or incompatible.
Cross-reference converted figures with survey or chart metadata when possible.
Be mindful of slight differences between US survey and international feet affecting results.

Limitations

The fathom and link units are legacy measurements and may not align precisely with modern SI units.
Small discrepancies can occur due to differences between US survey feet and international feet.
Conversions are primarily useful for historical or legacy data; modern measurements often use metric units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: A fathom (US survey) is a non-SI length unit equaling 6 US survey feet, historically used for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.
How many links (US survey) are in one fathom (US survey)?: One fathom (US survey) equals approximately 9.0909090909 links (US survey).
Can this tool convert international fathoms or feet?: No, this converter specifically handles US survey fathoms and links, which differ slightly from international units.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A historical length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used primarily for measuring water depths and nautical line lengths.
Link (US survey): A subdivision of Gunter's chain equal to 0.66 US survey feet, commonly applied in land surveying and cadastral records.
US survey foot: A traditional foot measurement unit used in US surveying systems, slightly different from the international foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Measuring land property boundaries

Measuring water depths in nautical contexts

Measuring air pressure

How many links equal one fathom (US survey)?

9.0909090909

0.66

What is the link (US survey) primarily used for?

Cadastral mapping and land surveying

Navigating ships on the ocean

Measuring electrical resistance

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