Feet to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Feet ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Feet) / 6.000011999512318

Feet unit in Length

A foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 12 inches or approximately 0.3048 meters. Feet are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, and in construction. This unit is prevalent in countries like the United States for personal height measurements, room dimensions, and other everyday applications.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Feet ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

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