Convert fingerbreadth to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.010416645833375 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to fath (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.010416645833375 fath (US) = 0.156249687500625 fath (US)
Fingerbreadth to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.