Convert kilometer to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 km = 546.805555557743 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 km to fath (US):
15 km = 15 × 546.805555557743 fath (US) = 8202.08333336614 fath (US)
Kilometer to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.