How to convert fathoms to perches
1 fathom is equal to 0.3636363636 perches, and 1 perch is equal to 2.75 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
perches = fathoms × 0.3636363636
perches = fathoms ÷ 2.75Example: convert 15 ftm to perch: 15 × 0.3636363636 = 5.454545455 perch.
Fathom to Perch conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Perch (perch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.003636363636 perch |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.03636363636 perch |
| 1 ftm | 0.3636363636 perch |
| 2 ftm | 0.7272727273 perch |
| 3 ftm | 1.090909091 perch |
| 5 ftm | 1.818181818 perch |
| 10 ftm | 3.636363636 perch |
| 20 ftm | 7.272727273 perch |
| 50 ftm | 18.18181818 perch |
| 100 ftm | 36.36363636 perch |
| 250 ftm | 90.90909091 perch |
| 500 ftm | 181.8181818 perch |
| 1,000 ftm | 363.6363636 perch |
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 perch
The perch is another name for the rod: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). It was also used as a unit of area in land measurement.
Symbol: perch · 1 perch = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary