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Foot to Fathom Converter

Convert feet (ft) to fathoms (ftm). 1 ft = 0.1666666667 ftm.

1 ft = 0.1666666667 ftm

Fathom to Foot converter

How to convert feet to fathoms

1 foot is equal to 0.1666666667 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 6 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

fathoms = feet × 0.1666666667
fathoms = feet ÷ 6

Example: convert 15 ft to ftm: 15 × 0.1666666667 = 2.5 ftm.

Foot to Fathom conversion table

Foot (ft)Fathom (ftm)
0.01 ft0.001666666667 ftm
0.1 ft0.01666666667 ftm
1 ft0.1666666667 ftm
2 ft0.3333333333 ftm
3 ft0.5 ftm
5 ft0.8333333333 ftm
10 ft1.666666667 ftm
20 ft3.333333333 ftm
50 ft8.333333333 ftm
100 ft16.66666667 ftm
250 ft41.66666667 ftm
500 ft83.33333333 ftm
1,000 ft166.6666667 ftm

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many fathoms are in a foot?

There are 0.1666666667 fathoms in 1 foot (ft).

How many feet are in a fathom?

1 fathom (ftm) equals 6 feet.

How do I convert feet to fathoms?

Multiply the length in feet by 0.1666666667. For example, 15 ft × 0.1666666667 = 2.5 ftm.

How do I convert fathoms to feet?

Divide the length in fathoms by 0.1666666667, or multiply it by 6. You can also use the Fathom to Foot converter.