Fathoms to meters
Type a value in fathoms to see it in meters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the fathoms box.
- Read the result in meters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
m = ftm × 1.8288
Multiply the value in fathoms by 1.8288 to get meters.
Example
To convert 25 ftm to meters: 25 × 1.8288 = 45.72 m.
Conversion table
| Fathoms (ftm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.8288 |
| 2 | 3.6576 |
| 3 | 5.4864 |
| 5 | 9.144 |
| 10 | 18.288 |
| 20 | 36.576 |
| 25 | 45.72 |
| 50 | 91.44 |
| 100 | 182.88 |
| 250 | 457.2 |
| 500 | 914.4 |
| 1,000 | 1,828.8 |
About the units
- Fathom
- A fathom is 6 feet, exactly 1.8288 meters, traditionally used for water depth.
- Meter
- The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299792458 of a second.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many meters are in one fathom?
1 ftm = 1.8288 m exactly.
How do I convert fathoms to meters?
Use m = ftm × 1.8288. For example, 25 ftm = 45.72 m.
How many fathoms are in one meter?
1 m = 0.546807 ftm.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.