Convert aln to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 aln = 0.324680987667771 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 aln to fath (US):
15 aln = 15 × 0.324680987667771 fath (US) = 4.87021481501656 fath (US)
Aln to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.