Fathoms (US survey) to Dekameters Converter

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Calculation: Fathoms (US survey) ➜ Dekameters

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

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

Length(Dekameters) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 5.4680555559999995

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.

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.

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