What is 1 famn to fathom (US survey) [fath]?
The converted value is:1 famn = 0.9733138888889 fathom (US survey) [fath]
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 famn to fathom (US survey) [fath].
What is a Famn?
A famn (Swedish fathom) measured 3 aln (1.781 m). Used for nautical depth sounding in the Baltic, it represented a man's outstretched arms. The term survives in Swedish maritime museums.
What is a US Survey Fathom?
The US survey fathom (∼1.8288 m) was slightly longer than international fathoms due to the US survey foot. Used in hydrographic surveys of American coastal waters.
How to Convert 1 famn to fathom (US survey) [fath]
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 0.973313888889 + (0)
1 famn = 0.973313888889 fathom (US survey) [fath]
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