Fathom (ftm) to Feet (ft) converter

Converting from Fathom (ftm) to Feet (ft)

What is Fathom (ftm)

A fathom is a unit of length commonly used in nautical contexts to measure the depth of water. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet. It is derived from the Old English word "fæðm," which means "to embrace," reflecting the approximate span of a person's outstretched arms. Fathoms are particularly important in sailing, fishing, and underwater exploration.

What is Feet (ft)

Feet is a widely used unit of length in the imperial system. It is primarily used in the United States and is a standard measurement in industries such as construction, architecture, and real estate. One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The foot is divided into 12 inches and is often used to describe heights and distances.

Conversion Formulas

To convert fathoms (ftm) to feet (ft), you can use the following formula:

ft=ftm×6

Conversely, to convert feet (ft) to fathoms (ftm), use:

ftm=ft×0.1666667

Examples

  1. If you want to convert 1 fathom to feet:

    • Using the formula:
      ft=1ftm×6=6ft
  2. For 5 fathoms:

    ft=5ftm×6=30ft
  3. If you start with 15 feet and want to go to fathoms:

    • Using the formula:
      ftm=15ft×0.16666672.5ftm
  4. Converting 3 fathoms to feet:

    ft=3ftm×6=18ft
  5. What is 5 feet in fathoms:

    ftm=5ft×0.16666670.8333333ftm
  6. Converting 3 feet to fathoms:

    ftm=3ft×0.16666670.5ftm

This knowledge allows anyone working with measurements in water to easily switch between fathoms and feet based on their needs. Understanding these conversions is essential for accurate navigational and construction purposes. Use this page to perform converting from Fathom (ftm) to Feet (ft).

Fathom to Feet conversion table

ftm to ft conversion table

Fathom (ftm)Feet (ft)
0.01 ftm0.06 ft
0.1 ftm0.6 ft
1 ftm6 ft
2 ftm12 ft
3 ftm18 ft
4 ftm24 ft
5 ftm30 ft
6 ftm36 ft
7 ftm42 ft
8 ftm48 ft
9 ftm54 ft
10 ftm60 ft
10 ftm60 ft
20 ftm120 ft
30 ftm180 ft
40 ftm240 ft
50 ftm300 ft
60 ftm360 ft
70 ftm420 ft
80 ftm480 ft
90 ftm540 ft
100 ftm600 ft
1 000 ftm6 000 ft
2 000 ftm12 000 ft
3 000 ftm18 000 ft
4 000 ftm24 000 ft
5 000 ftm30 000 ft
6 000 ftm36 000 ft
7 000 ftm42 000 ft
8 000 ftm48 000 ft
9 000 ftm54 000 ft
10 000 ftm60 000 ft