Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter
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Calculation: Nautical Miles (UK) ➜ Fathoms (US survey)
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What is the formula to convert from Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey)?
The formula to convert length value from the unit of Nautical Miles (UK) to the unit of Fathoms (US survey) is:
Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.0009868440334478562
Nautical Miles (UK) unit in Length
A nautical mile (UK) is a unit of length used in maritime and air navigation, equal to 1.852 kilometers or about 1.1508 statute miles. This unit is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used to measure distances traveled at sea or in the air. The nautical mile is a crucial standard in navigation, providing a consistent measure for plotting courses and calculating distances.
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 "Nautical Miles (UK) ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion
1. What is the conversion formula from Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey)?
The formula to convert Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) in Length is:
Nautical Miles (UK) / 0.0009868440334478562
2. How do I convert from Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) given a value in Nautical Miles (UK) units?
To convert Length from Nautical Miles (UK) to Fathoms (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Nautical Miles (UK) / 0.0009868440334478562
For example, if you have a value in Nautical Miles (UK), you substitute that value in place of Nautical Miles (UK) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Fathoms (US survey).