Fathom to Foot Converter

Interactive calculator to easily convert Fathom to Foot. Simply enter the desired value in the unit of your choice.

Converting from Fathom (ftm) to Foot (ft)

Converting between fathoms (ftm) and feet (ft) is a common task in nautical settings, where measurements of water depth or underwater distances are necessary. Fathoms are often used to measure depth in the ocean or in lakes, while feet are more widely used in general measurement contexts, including in both the imperial system and the US customary system.

What is a Fathom (ftm)?

A fathom (ftm) is a unit of measurement used primarily in nautical contexts to measure the depth of water. The term "fathom" originates from the Old English word "fæðm," meaning the span of a person's outstretched arms. Today, one fathom is equivalent to 6 feet (ft).

  • 1 fathom (ftm) = 6 feet (ft)
  • Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and other marine-related activities.

What is a Foot (ft)?

A foot (ft) is a unit of length that is part of the imperial and US customary systems. It is widely used for measuring shorter distances such as the height of a person or the dimensions of a room.

  • 1 foot (ft) = 0.1666667 fathoms (ftm) (approximately)
  • 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in)

Conversion Formulas

To convert between fathoms (ftm) and feet (ft), the following formulas can be used:

From Fathoms to Feet (ft)

To convert from fathoms (ftm) to feet (ft), multiply the number of fathoms by 6. The formula is:

\text{Feet} = \text{Fathoms} \times 6

From Feet to Fathoms (ftm)

To convert from feet (ft) to fathoms (ftm), divide the number of feet by 6. The formula is:

\text{Fathoms} = \frac{\text{Feet}}{6}

Examples of Conversion

Example 1: Converting 14 Fathom to Foot

To convert 14 fathoms to feet, multiply by 6:

\text{Feet} = 14 , \text{ftm} \times 6 = 84 , \text{ft}

Thus, 14 fathoms equals 84 feet.

Example 2: Converting 5 Fathom to Foot

To convert 5 fathoms to feet, multiply by 6:

\text{Feet} = 5 , \text{ftm} \times 6 = 30 , \text{ft}

Thus, 5 fathoms equals 30 feet.

Example 3: Converting 9 Foot to Fathom

To convert 9 feet to fathoms, divide by 6:

\text{Fathoms} = \frac{9 , \text{ft}}{6} = 1.5 , \text{ftm}

Thus, 9 feet equals 1.5 fathoms.

Fathom to Foot Conversion Table

Here is a conversion table for fathoms (ftm) to feet (ft), which you can use for quick reference.

Fathom (ftm)Foot (ft)
0.01 ftm0.06 ft
0.1 ftm0.6 ft
1 ftm6 ft
2 ftm12 ft
3 ftm18 ft
4 ftm24 ft
5 ftm30 ft
6 ftm36 ft
7 ftm42 ft
8 ftm48 ft
9 ftm54 ft
10 ftm60 ft
20 ftm120 ft
30 ftm180 ft
40 ftm240 ft
50 ftm300 ft
60 ftm360 ft
70 ftm420 ft
80 ftm480 ft
90 ftm540 ft
100 ftm600 ft
1,000 ftm6,000 ft
2,000 ftm12,000 ft
3,000 ftm18,000 ft
4,000 ftm24,000 ft
5,000 ftm30,000 ft
6,000 ftm36,000 ft
7,000 ftm42,000 ft
8,000 ftm48,000 ft
9,000 ftm54,000 ft
10,000 ftm60,000 ft
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