What is a fathom (US survey)?

It is a non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical and hydrographic contexts.

What is a pole used for?

A pole is a traditional English unit used primarily in surveying and land measurement, equal to 16.5 feet.

Why convert fathoms to poles?

To translate maritime measurements into traditional land survey units, helping integrate legacy nautical data with land records.

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

Convert length measurements from the US survey fathom to the traditional pole using our easy online converter, ideal for maritime, hydrographic, and historical land surveying contexts.

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Pole Conversion Table

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Start Value

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End Value

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Pole Conversion Table
Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Pole

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the US survey fathom, a unit used mainly in nautical and hydrographic measurements, into poles, a traditional English surveying unit. It supports integrating maritime and historical land survey data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in fathoms (US survey)
Select the source unit as fathom (US survey) [fath]
Choose the target unit as pole
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in poles
Use the result for integrating nautical and land survey data

Key Features

Converts length from US survey fathom to pole instantly
Supports legacy nautical and historical land surveying units
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Includes educational context about each unit
Helpful for maritime, cadastral, and agricultural measurements

Examples

1 fathom (US survey) equals approximately 0.3636 poles
10 fathoms (US survey) equals approximately 3.6364 poles

Common Use Cases

Recording water depths and line lengths in maritime operations
Interpreting distances in historical British land cadastral documents
Converting old hydrographic survey data to land-based measurement units
Updating agricultural and property records involving rods or poles
Reconciling legacy US survey data with traditional English units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of your survey data before applying this conversion
Use this tool primarily for legacy and historical measurements
Cross-check results when integrating metric or international foot units
Be cautious of scale differences between units in precise applications
Understand each unit’s typical usage to ensure appropriate conversion

Limitations

The fathom (US survey) and pole differ in typical usage and scale
Small discrepancies may occur due to differences from international units
Conversion is suited mainly for historical or legacy data sets
Modern surveys mostly use metric or international foot units
Not intended for high-precision scientific measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: It is a non-SI length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical and hydrographic contexts.
What is a pole used for?: A pole is a traditional English unit used primarily in surveying and land measurement, equal to 16.5 feet.
Why convert fathoms to poles?: To translate maritime measurements into traditional land survey units, helping integrate legacy nautical data with land records.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A unit of length equal to 6 US survey feet, used in maritime depth and line length measurements.
Pole: A traditional English land measurement equal to 16.5 feet, used in surveying and cadastral records.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate one unit into another; here, 1 fathom (US survey) equals approximately 0.3636 poles.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which measurement context commonly uses the US survey fathom?

Agricultural land boundaries

Nautical and hydrographic surveys

Construction site measurements

How many feet equal one pole?

6 feet

16.5 feet

12 feet

What is a primary reason to convert fathoms to poles?

To measure modern building dimensions

To reconcile nautical data with historical land surveys

To convert metric measurements to US survey units

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