Convert millimeter to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 mm = 0.000546805555557743 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 mm to fath (US):
15 mm = 15 × 0.000546805555557743 fath (US) = 0.00820208333336614 fath (US)
Millimeter to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.