Convert fathom to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Link (Us Survey)
1 fath = 9.09089091075413 li (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to li (US):
15 fath = 15 × 9.09089091075413 li (US) = 136.363363661312 li (US)
Fathom to Link (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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.