Rod to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Rod ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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

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

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Rod) / 0.3636370908518253

Rod unit in Length

A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.03 meters. Rods were traditionally used in land measurement, particularly in agriculture and surveying. This unit is still occasionally used in rural contexts and in certain legal land descriptions, especially in 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Rod ➜ Fathoms (US survey)" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Rod to Fathoms (US survey)?

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