Feet (US survey) to Fathoms Converter

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Calculation: Feet (US survey) ➜ Fathoms

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

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

Length(Fathoms) = Length(Feet (US survey)) / 5.9999879995972805

Feet (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey foot is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to approximately 0.30480061 meters. This unit is slightly longer than the international foot and is used in precise land measurements for legal purposes. The U.S. survey foot is essential for maintaining consistency in property boundaries and land records across the United States.

Fathoms unit in Length

A fathom is a unit of length used in maritime contexts, equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.83 meters. Fathoms are traditionally used to measure the depth of water, and they remain a standard unit in nautical charts and navigation. This unit is essential for ensuring safe passage in marine environments, where depth measurement is crucial.

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