Convert fathom (US survey) to chain
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Chain
1 fath (US) = 0.0909092727272727 ch
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to ch:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.0909092727272727 ch = 1.36363909090909 ch
Fathom (Us Survey) to Chain Conversion Table
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Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.