How to convert fathoms to miles (statute)
1 fathom is equal to 0.001136361364 miles (statute), and 1 mile (statute) is equal to 880.00176 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
miles (statute) = fathoms × 0.001136361364
miles (statute) = fathoms ÷ 880.00176Example: convert 15 ftm to mi: 15 × 0.001136361364 = 0.01704542045 mi.
Fathom to Mile (Statute) conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Mile (Statute) (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.00001136361364 mi |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.0001136361364 mi |
| 1 ftm | 0.001136361364 mi |
| 2 ftm | 0.002272722727 mi |
| 3 ftm | 0.003409084091 mi |
| 5 ftm | 0.005681806818 mi |
| 10 ftm | 0.01136361364 mi |
| 20 ftm | 0.02272722727 mi |
| 50 ftm | 0.05681806818 mi |
| 100 ftm | 0.1136361364 mi |
| 250 ftm | 0.2840903409 mi |
| 500 ftm | 0.5681806818 mi |
| 1,000 ftm | 1.136361364 mi |
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 mile (statute)
The statute mile is 5,280 feet. In US land surveying it was based on the US survey foot (about 1,609.347 m); in everyday use it's the same as the international mile.
Symbol: mi · 1 mi = 1,609.347219 m · Category: US survey units