Chain to Fathom Converter

1 Chain = 0 Fathom

Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm) Conversion

The Chain (Gunter's chain) was fundamental in surveying the American frontier. Measuring 66 feet (4 rods), it's the length of a cricket pitch. Ten square chains make an acre. Modern surveyors still reference chains in legal descriptions, and the unit remains visible in rural road layouts across the US. The Fathom remains vital in maritime navigation, measuring water depth and anchor chains. One fathom equals 6 feet. For reference, recreational scuba divers typically explore depths of 10-20 fathoms (60-120 feet), while the Titanic rests at about 1,200 fathoms (7,200 feet) below sea level.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Chain (ch) and Fathom (ftm), use the following formulas:

1 Chain (ch) = 11 Fathom (ftm)

1 Fathom (ftm) = 0.0909090909090909 Chain (ch)

Example Conversions

1. Convert 1 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

1 ch = 1 * 11 ftm = 11 ftm

2. Convert 5 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

5 ch = 5 * 11 ftm = 55 ftm

3. Convert 10 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

10 ch = 10 * 11 ftm = 110 ftm

4. Convert 20 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

20 ch = 20 * 11 ftm = 220 ftm

5. Convert 50 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

50 ch = 50 * 11 ftm = 550 ftm

6. Convert 100 Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm)

100 ch = 100 * 11 ftm = 1100 ftm

Chain (ch) to Fathom (ftm) Conversion Table

Chain (ch)Fathom (ftm)
1 ch11 ftm
5 ch55 ftm
10 ch110 ftm
20 ch220 ftm
50 ch550 ftm
100 ch1100 ftm

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