What is the US survey fathom?

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

How do I convert fathoms (US survey) to meters?

Multiply the fathom value by 1.8288036576 to get its equivalent length in meters.

Why is the US survey fathom different from the international fathom?

Because the US survey fathom is based on the US survey foot, its length slightly differs from the international fathom measurement.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) to Meter

Easily convert length measurements from the US survey fathom to meters using this unit converter tool. Perfect for nautical and hydrographic data integration.

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Meter [m] Conversion Table

Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Meter [m]

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Meter [m] Conversion Table
Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Meter [m]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length units from the US survey fathom, a historical nautical measure, into meters, the modern SI base unit of length. It helps translate legacy marine measurements into metric units for practical use in surveying and maritime operations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in US survey fathoms you want to convert
Select 'fathom (US survey)' as the source unit and 'meter' as the target unit
Initiate the conversion and view the result in meters instantly

Key Features

Converts US survey fathoms to meters accurately based on defined unit relationships
Browser-based and easy to use without the need for additional software
Supports maritime and hydrographic applications by accommodating legacy units

Examples

Convert 5 fathoms: 5 × 1.8288036576 = 9.144018288 meters
Convert 10 fathoms: 10 × 1.8288036576 = 18.288036576 meters

Common Use Cases

Translating historical water depth data from nautical charts into metric units
Standardizing lengths of anchor and mooring cables in measurements
Reconciling old survey data with modern metric-based datasets

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm which fathom definition is applicable since the US survey version differs slightly from the international fathom
Use the converter to maintain consistency when integrating older hydrographic data with modern measurements
Be cautious of potential rounding errors present in legacy source data

Limitations

The US survey fathom is distinct from the international fathom, which may affect accuracy if confused
This unit is mainly historical and may not be common in contemporary measurements
Legacy data may have precision limitations due to rounding practices

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US survey fathom?: It is a non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, traditionally used for measuring water depths and line lengths in nautical contexts.
How do I convert fathoms (US survey) to meters?: Multiply the fathom value by 1.8288036576 to get its equivalent length in meters.
Why is the US survey fathom different from the international fathom?: Because the US survey fathom is based on the US survey foot, its length slightly differs from the international fathom measurement.

Key Terminology

US survey fathom: A non-SI unit of length equal to 6 US survey feet, used historically in maritime measurement.
Meter: The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Conversion rate: The factor used to multiply a measurement in one unit to express it in another unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from US survey fathoms to meters?

1 fathom = 1.5 meters

1 fathom = 1.8288036576 meters

1 fathom = 2 meters

In which context is the US survey fathom primarily used?

Surveying land boundaries

Measuring water depths and nautical lines

Architectural design

Which unit system does the meter belong to?

Imperial system

SI (International System of Units)

US customary units

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