Convert centimeter to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 cm = 0.00546805555557743 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 cm to fath (US):
15 cm = 15 × 0.00546805555557743 fath (US) = 0.0820208333336614 fath (US)
Centimeter to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.