How to convert fathoms to meters
1 fathom is equal to 1.8288 meters, and 1 meter is equal to 0.5468066492 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
meters = fathoms × 1.8288
meters = fathoms ÷ 0.5468066492Example: convert 15 ftm to m: 15 × 1.8288 = 27.432 m.
Fathom to Meter conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.018288 m |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.18288 m |
| 1 ftm | 1.8288 m |
| 2 ftm | 3.6576 m |
| 3 ftm | 5.4864 m |
| 5 ftm | 9.144 m |
| 10 ftm | 18.288 m |
| 20 ftm | 36.576 m |
| 50 ftm | 91.44 m |
| 100 ftm | 182.88 m |
| 250 ftm | 457.2 m |
| 500 ftm | 914.4 m |
| 1,000 ftm | 1,828.8 m |
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 meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It's used for everyday measurement almost everywhere in the world.
Symbol: m · 1 m = 1 m · Category: Metric (SI)