Convert US Survey Foot to Fathom
Instantly convert US Survey Foot to Fathom with our advanced Length calculator. Whether you need precise calculations for US Survey Foot or Fathom, this tool provides accurate results with related formulas and conversion tables.
What is a US Survey Foot?
The US Survey Foot is a variation of the foot defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, used in US geodesy contexts.
What is a Fathom?
The Fathom is a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8288 meters), used especially for measuring the depth of water.
How to Convert US Survey Foot to Fathom
To convert US Survey Foot to Fathom, divide the US Survey Foot value by 6.
ftm = ft (US) ÷ 6Manual Calculation Steps
Step 1: Identify the Formula
The standard formula to convert from US Survey Foot to Fathom is:
ftm = ft (US) ÷ 6Step 2: Plug in the Value
Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 ft (US)) into the formula.
Step 3: Calculate the Result
Perform the calculation to get the result in Fathom.
US Survey Foot to Fathom Conversion Table
| US Survey Foot (ft (US)) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.166667 ftm |
| 5 | 0.833335 ftm |
| 10 | 1.66667 ftm |
| 25 | 4.16668 ftm |
| 50 | 8.33335 ftm |
| 100 | 16.6667 ftm |
| 500 | 83.3335 ftm |
| 1000 | 166.667 ftm |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Fathom are in a US Survey Foot?
There are 0.166667 Fathom in 1 US Survey Foot.
What is the difference between US Survey Foot and Fathom?
US Survey Foot and Fathom are both units used to measure length. The US Survey Foot is smaller than the Fathom.
How do I convert US Survey Foot to Fathom?
To convert US Survey Foot to Fathom, divide the US Survey Foot value by 6. For example, to find out how many Fathom there are in a specific number of US Survey Foot, simply apply this formula.
What are the common uses of US Survey Foot and Fathom?
US Survey Foot and Fathom are commonly used in length measurements. US Survey Foot is often used for smaller scale measurements relative to Fathom.