How to convert fathoms to feet
1 fathom is equal to 6 feet, and 1 foot is equal to 0.1666666667 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
feet = fathoms × 6
feet = fathoms ÷ 0.1666666667Example: convert 15 ftm to ft: 15 × 6 = 90 ft.
Fathom to Foot conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.06 ft |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.6 ft |
| 1 ftm | 6 ft |
| 2 ftm | 12 ft |
| 3 ftm | 18 ft |
| 5 ftm | 30 ft |
| 10 ftm | 60 ft |
| 20 ftm | 120 ft |
| 50 ftm | 300 ft |
| 100 ftm | 600 ft |
| 250 ftm | 1,500 ft |
| 500 ftm | 3,000 ft |
| 1,000 ftm | 6,000 ft |
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the foot
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 m · Category: Imperial & US customary