Dekameters to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Dekameters ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Dekameters) / 0.182880365745867

Dekameters unit in Length

A dekameter (dam) is a unit of length equal to 10 meters. Dekameters are used in fields such as topography, meteorology, and hydrology to measure medium-scale distances, such as the height of a hill or the depth of a body of water. This unit offers a practical measure for situations where meters are too small, but larger units like kilometers are unnecessary.

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.

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