Leagues to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Leagues ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Leagues) / 0.0003787885801063723

Leagues unit in Length

A league is an old unit of length that varies in size depending on the region and era, typically defined as the distance a person could walk in an hour, approximately 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers. Leagues were historically used in navigation and land measurement, particularly in Europe. This unit, though largely obsolete, is still referenced in literature and historical contexts.

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 "Leagues ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

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