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Convert fathom (US survey) [fath] to handbreadth
Please provide values below to Convert fathom (US survey) [fath] to handbreadth, or vice versa.
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.
What is a Handbreadth?
The Handbreadth, also sometimes called a palm, is a unit of length based on the width of a human hand (excluding the thumb). Its exact value varies but is typically around 7-10 centimeters or 3-4 inches.
fathom (US survey) [fath] to handbreadth Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) [fath] | handbreadth |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 0.240000480001 handbreadth |
| 0.1 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 2.40000480001 handbreadth |
| 1 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 24.0000480001 handbreadth |
| 2 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 48.0000960002 handbreadth |
| 3 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 72.0001440003 handbreadth |
| 5 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 120.00024 handbreadth |
| 10 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 240.000480001 handbreadth |
| 20 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 480.000960002 handbreadth |
| 50 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 1200.0024 handbreadth |
| 100 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 2400.00480001 handbreadth |
| 1000 fathom (US survey) [fath] | 24000.0480001 handbreadth |
How to Convert fathom (US survey) [fath] to handbreadth
1 fathom (US survey) [fath] = 24.000048000096 handbreadth
1 handbreadth = 0.041666583333334 fathom (US survey) [fath]
Example: convert 15 fathom (US survey) [fath] to handbreadth:
15 × 24.000048000096 = 360.00072000144 handbreadth