Convert terameter to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 Tm = 546805555557.743 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 Tm to fath (US):
15 Tm = 15 × 546805555557.743 fath (US) = 8202083333366.14 fath (US)
Terameter to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.