1 fm = 6 ft
1 Fathom (fm) = 6 Feet (ft).
If you want to reverse convert, use Feet → Fathom. 1 ft = 0.16666666666667 fm. You can also explore the full Length converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Fathom to Feet formula: value in ft = value in fm × 6.
Feet to Fathom formula: value in fm = value in ft × 0.16666666666667.
How to convert Fathom to Feet
To convert Fathom to Feet, multiply the value in fm by 6. This gives the result in ft.
For example, 1 fm = 6 ft and 10 fm = 60 ft.
What is Fathom?
Fathom (fm): A traditional maritime depth measure equal here to six international feet. Historical local fathoms can have different lengths. 1 Fathom = 6 ft = 1.8288 m.
What is Feet?
Feet (ft): A length of twelve inches. It appears in human height, building dimensions and aviation altitude; the international foot is used here. 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m.
FAQ
How many feet are in 1 fathom?
There are 6 ft in 1 fm.
Why can conversion results differ slightly?
Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.
How do I convert fathom to feet?
Multiply the value in fm by 6 to get the value in ft.
Fathom → other Length units
- 1 fathom → meter = 1.8288 meter
- 1 fathom → kilometer = 0.0018288 kilometer
- 1 fathom → decimeter = 18.288 decimeter
- 1 fathom → centimeter = 182.88 centimeter
- 1 fathom → millimeter = 1828.8 millimeter
- 1 fathom = 1828800 micrometer
- 1 fathom = 1828800000 nanometer
- 1 fathom = 1828800000000 picometer
- 1 fathom → nautical mile = 0.00098747300215983 nautical mile
- 1 fathom → mile = 0.0011363636363636 mile
- 1 fathom → yard = 2 yard
- 1 fathom → feet = 6 feet
- 1 fathom → inch = 72 inch
- 1 fathom → hand = 18 hand
- 1 fathom = 1.2224772929205E-11 astronomical unit
- 1 fathom = 1.9330431252642E-16 lightyear
- 1 fathom = 5.9267371645358E-17 parsec
Fathom → Feet Table
The table below shows common values from Fathom to Feet and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| fm | ft | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fm | 6 ft | 6.0000 |
| 2 fm | 12 ft | 12.0000 |
| 3 fm | 18 ft | 18.0000 |
| 4 fm | 24 ft | 24.0000 |
| 5 fm | 30 ft | 30.0000 |
| 10 fm | 60 ft | 60.0000 |
| 12 fm | 72 ft | 72.0000 |
| 15 fm | 90 ft | 90.0000 |
| 20 fm | 120 ft | 120.0000 |
| 25 fm | 150 ft | 150.0000 |
| 30 fm | 180 ft | 180.0000 |
| 40 fm | 240 ft | 240.0000 |
| 50 fm | 300 ft | 300.0000 |
| 75 fm | 450 ft | 450.0000 |
| 100 fm | 600 ft | 600.0000 |
| 200 fm | 1200 ft | 1200.0000 |
| 250 fm | 1500 ft | 1500.0000 |
| 500 fm | 3000 ft | 3000.0000 |
| 750 fm | 4500 ft | 4500.0000 |
| 1000 fm | 6000 ft | 6000.0000 |
| 2500 fm | 15000 ft | 15000.0000 |
| 5000 fm | 30000 ft | 30000.0000 |
| 10000 fm | 60000 ft | 60000.0000 |
Feet → Fathom Table
| ft | fm | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.16666666666667 fm | 0.1667 |
| 2 ft | 0.33333333333333 fm | 0.3333 |
| 3 ft | 0.5 fm | 0.5000 |
| 4 ft | 0.66666666666667 fm | 0.6667 |
| 5 ft | 0.83333333333333 fm | 0.8333 |
| 10 ft | 1.6666666666667 fm | 1.6667 |
| 12 ft | 2 fm | 2.0000 |
| 15 ft | 2.5 fm | 2.5000 |
| 20 ft | 3.3333333333333 fm | 3.3333 |
| 25 ft | 4.1666666666667 fm | 4.1667 |
| 30 ft | 5 fm | 5.0000 |
| 40 ft | 6.6666666666667 fm | 6.6667 |
| 50 ft | 8.3333333333333 fm | 8.3333 |
| 75 ft | 12.5 fm | 12.5000 |
| 100 ft | 16.666666666667 fm | 16.6667 |
| 200 ft | 33.333333333333 fm | 33.3333 |
| 250 ft | 41.666666666667 fm | 41.6667 |
| 500 ft | 83.333333333333 fm | 83.3333 |
| 750 ft | 125 fm | 125.0000 |
| 1000 ft | 166.66666666667 fm | 166.6667 |
| 2500 ft | 416.66666666667 fm | 416.6667 |
| 5000 ft | 833.33333333333 fm | 833.3333 |
| 10000 ft | 1666.6666666667 fm | 1666.6667 |
Feet → Fathom
The reverse value is 1 ft = 0.16666666666667 fm.