Convert fathom (US survey) to pole
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Pole
1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909091 pole
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to pole:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.363637090909091 pole = 5.45455636363636 pole
Fathom (Us Survey) to Pole Conversion Table
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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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.