Nautical miles (International) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Nautical miles (International) ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Nautical miles (International) to Fathoms (US survey)?

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Nautical miles (International)) / 0.0009874749707096794

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.

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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