What is 10 chain [ch] to fathom (US survey) [fath]?
The converted value is:10 chain [ch] = 109.99978 fathom (US survey) [fath]
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 10 chain [ch] to fathom (US survey) [fath].
What is a Chain?
The chain (22 yards or 20.1168 m) was crucial in land surveying. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, 10 square chains equal 1 acre. Modern surveyors still use 'chain' terminology.
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 10 chain [ch] to fathom (US survey) [fath]
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 10.999978 + (0)
10 chain [ch] = 109.99978 fathom (US survey) [fath]
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