Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) Converter
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Calculation: Fathoms (US survey) ➜ Nautical miles (International)
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What is the formula to convert from Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International)?
The formula to convert length value from the unit of Fathoms (US survey) to the unit of Nautical miles (International) is:
Length(Nautical miles (International)) = Length(Fathoms (US survey)) / 1012.6838954523769
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.
Nautical miles (International) unit in Length
A nautical mile is a unit of length used in maritime and air navigation, equal to 1.852 kilometers or approximately 1.1508 statute miles. This unit is based on one minute of arc along the Earth's meridian and is used worldwide for navigation purposes. The nautical mile is essential for accurately measuring distances at sea and in the air, ensuring consistency in global navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Fathoms (US survey) ➜ Nautical miles (International)" Conversion
1. What is the conversion formula from Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International)?
The formula to convert Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) in Length is:
Fathoms (US survey) / 1012.6838954523769
2. How do I convert from Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) given a value in Fathoms (US survey) units?
To convert Length from Fathoms (US survey) to Nautical miles (International), you can use the following formula:
Fathoms (US survey) / 1012.6838954523769
For example, if you have a value in Fathoms (US survey), you substitute that value in place of Fathoms (US survey) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Nautical miles (International).