What is the Russian archin unit?

The Russian archin is an old Russian length measure equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used before metrication mainly for measuring cloth and textiles.

What does the fathom (US survey) measure?

The fathom (US survey) is a nautical length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, mainly used for measuring water depths and lengths of nautical lines.

Why convert from Russian archin to fathom (US survey)?

Converting helps translate historical Russian lengths into nautical units for interpreting maritime surveys, restoration, and aligning legacy data with modern systems.

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

Convert length measurements from the Russian archin to the fathom (US survey) unit using this online converter. Ideal for historical, maritime, and restoration applications.

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Russian archin to Fathom (US survey) [fath] Conversion Table

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Russian archin to Fathom (US survey) [fath] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate lengths measured in the Russian archin, an outdated Russian unit, into the fathom unit used in US nautical surveys. It is designed to assist in interpreting historical and maritime measurements accurately.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Russian archin into the input field
Select the Russian archin as the source unit
Choose fathom (US survey) [fath] as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result in fathoms
Use the output for historical or nautical measurement interpretation

Key Features

Converts length values from Russian archin to fathom (US survey)
Browser-based, accessible without installation
Supports historical and nautical measurement contexts
Uses established conversion rate for consistent results
Facilitates maritime, surveying, and restoration projects

Examples

5 Russian archin equals 1.9444405555 fathoms (US survey)
10 Russian archin converts to 3.888881111 fathoms (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Measuring fabrics or textiles in historical Russian trade contexts
Translating length data from 18th–19th century Russian maps and documents
Restoring heritage objects with original dimensions in arshins
Interpreting water depths and lines in nautical charts using US survey units
Converting legacy hydrographic survey data between Russian and US survey units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the source measurement’s accuracy given the Russian archin is obsolete
Use the appropriate fathom type (US survey) for nautical conversions
Cross-check converted values when applying in precise maritime contexts
Consider context from historical documents to ensure proper interpretation
Use the converter as a guide and validate against authoritative references if needed

Limitations

Russian archin being an obsolete unit may introduce slight inaccuracies
Fathom (US survey) differs slightly from the international fathom
Legacy documents may have inconsistent measurement standards
Conversion is approximate and not suited for high-precision nautical engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian archin unit?: The Russian archin is an old Russian length measure equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used before metrication mainly for measuring cloth and textiles.
What does the fathom (US survey) measure?: The fathom (US survey) is a nautical length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, mainly used for measuring water depths and lengths of nautical lines.
Why convert from Russian archin to fathom (US survey)?: Converting helps translate historical Russian lengths into nautical units for interpreting maritime surveys, restoration, and aligning legacy data with modern systems.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used historically for textiles and trade.
Fathom (US survey) [fath]: A nautical length unit equaling 6 US survey feet, used in maritime contexts like measuring water depths and line lengths.
Conversion rate: The fixed factor used to convert one unit of measurement into another; here, 1 Russian archin equals 0.3888881111 fathoms (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Russian archin equal in fathoms (US survey)?

0.5 fathoms (US survey)

0.3888881111 fathoms (US survey)

1.5 fathoms (US survey)

The fathom (US survey) is primarily used for what purpose?

Measuring cloth lengths

Nautical measurements such as water depths and line lengths

Surveying land parcels in Russia

Which is a limitation to consider when converting Russian archin to fathoms?

Russian archin is a metric unit

Legacy documents may not have consistent measurement standards

Fathom (US survey) and international fathom are the same

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