Chains to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Chains) / 0.09090927275867641

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

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 "Chains ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Chains to Fathoms (US survey)?

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