Convert fathom (US survey) to link
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to link [li], or Convert link to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Link
1 fath (US) = 9.09092727272727 li
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to li:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 9.09092727272727 li = 136.363909090909 li
Fathom (Us Survey) to Link Conversion Table
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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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.