What is 1 fathom [fath] to fathom (US survey) [fath]?
The converted value is:1 fathom [fath] = 0.99999800000001 fathom (US survey) [fath]
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 fathom [fath] to fathom (US survey) [fath].
What is a Fathom?
A fathom equals 6 feet (1.8288 m), originally based on a sailor's armspan. Still standard for measuring water depth in nautical contexts, particularly in the U.S. and UK maritime industries.
What is a US Survey Fathom?
The US survey fathom (∼1.8288 m) was slightly longer than international fathoms due to the US survey foot. Used in hydrographic surveys of American coastal waters.
How to Convert 1 fathom [fath] to fathom (US survey) [fath]
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 0.999998 + (0)
1 fathom [fath] = 0.999998 fathom (US survey) [fath]
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