How to convert fathoms (US survey) to chains
1 fathom (us survey) is equal to 0.09090927273 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 10.999978 fathoms (US survey). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
chains = fathoms (US survey) × 0.09090927273
chains = fathoms (US survey) ÷ 10.999978Example: convert 15 ftm (US) to ch: 15 × 0.09090927273 = 1.363639091 ch.
Fathom (US Survey) to Chain conversion table
| Fathom (US Survey) (ftm (US)) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm (US) | 0.0009090927273 ch |
| 0.1 ftm (US) | 0.009090927273 ch |
| 1 ftm (US) | 0.09090927273 ch |
| 2 ftm (US) | 0.1818185455 ch |
| 3 ftm (US) | 0.2727278182 ch |
| 5 ftm (US) | 0.4545463636 ch |
| 10 ftm (US) | 0.9090927273 ch |
| 20 ftm (US) | 1.818185455 ch |
| 50 ftm (US) | 4.545463636 ch |
| 100 ftm (US) | 9.090927273 ch |
| 250 ftm (US) | 22.72731818 ch |
| 500 ftm (US) | 45.45463636 ch |
| 1,000 ftm (US) | 90.90927273 ch |
About the fathom (us survey)
The US survey fathom is 6 US survey feet, about 1.8288037 m.
Symbol: ftm (US) · 1 ftm (US) = 1.828803658 m · Category: US survey units
About the chain
Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.
Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary