Convert fathom to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Mile (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.00113636136363639 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 fath to mi (survey):
15 fath = 15 × 0.00113636136363639 mi (survey) = 0.0170454204545459 mi (survey)
Fathom to Mile (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.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.