Fathoms (US survey) to Astronomical Units Converter

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Calculation: Fathoms (US survey) ➜ Astronomical Units

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

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

Length(Astronomical Units) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 81800946807.9755

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.

Astronomical Units unit in Length

An astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers or about 93 million miles. Astronomical units are used to measure distances within our solar system, such as the distances between planets. This unit provides a convenient way to express the vast distances between celestial objects while staying within the context of our solar system.

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