Feet (US survey) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Feet (US survey) ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Feet (US survey)) / 5.999999999451359

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 (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.

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