Fathoms (US survey) to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Fathoms (US survey) ➜ Chains

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

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 10.99997799624417

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.

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.

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