Convert fathom to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.00909089090909112 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to fur (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.00909089090909112 fur (US) = 0.136363363636367 fur (US)
Fathom to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.