Convert fathom to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Rod (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.363635636365091 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to rd (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.363635636365091 rd (US) = 5.45453454547636 rd (US)
Fathom to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land surveying in the United States.