Convert pole to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 pole = 2.749994500011 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 pole to fath (US):
15 pole = 15 × 2.749994500011 fath (US) = 41.249917500165 fath (US)
Pole to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.