Convert fathom (US survey) to long reed
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Long Reed
1 fath (US) = 0.571429714285714 long reed
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to long reed:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.571429714285714 long reed = 8.57144571428571 long reed
Fathom (Us Survey) to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.