Barleycorns to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Barleycorns ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Barleycorns to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Barleycorns to the unit of Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Barleycorns) / 216.00043198244347

Barleycorns unit in Length

A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch or approximately 0.8467 centimeters. Historically, it was based on the length of a grain of barley and was used in shoe sizing. Although not commonly used today, the barleycorn remains a part of traditional measurement systems in certain regions.

Fathoms (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length used in American maritime contexts, equal to 6 U.S. survey feet or approximately 1.83 meters. This unit is used in more precise depth measurements for navigation and is particularly important in legal descriptions of underwater boundaries. The U.S. survey fathom ensures accuracy in maritime surveying and mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Barleycorns ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

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