Convert chain to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 ch = 10.999978000044 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to fath (US):
15 ch = 15 × 10.999978000044 fath (US) = 164.99967000066 fath (US)
Chain to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.