How to convert fathoms (US survey) to fathoms
1 fathom (us survey) is equal to 1.000002 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 0.999998 fathoms (US survey). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = fathoms (US survey) × 1.000002
fathoms = fathoms (US survey) ÷ 0.999998Example: convert 15 ftm (US) to ftm: 15 × 1.000002 = 15.00003 ftm.
Fathom (US Survey) to Fathom conversion table
| Fathom (US Survey) (ftm (US)) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm (US) | 0.01000002 ftm |
| 0.1 ftm (US) | 0.1000002 ftm |
| 1 ftm (US) | 1.000002 ftm |
| 2 ftm (US) | 2.000004 ftm |
| 3 ftm (US) | 3.000006 ftm |
| 5 ftm (US) | 5.00001 ftm |
| 10 ftm (US) | 10.00002 ftm |
| 20 ftm (US) | 20.00004 ftm |
| 50 ftm (US) | 50.0001 ftm |
| 100 ftm (US) | 100.0002 ftm |
| 250 ftm (US) | 250.0005 ftm |
| 500 ftm (US) | 500.001 ftm |
| 1,000 ftm (US) | 1,000.002 ftm |
About the fathom (us survey)
The US survey fathom is 6 US survey feet, about 1.8288037 m.
Symbol: ftm (US) · 1 ftm (US) = 1.828803658 m · Category: US survey units
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