Fathom to Decameter Converter

Fathom (ftm) to Decameter (dam) Conversion

The Fathom remains vital in maritime navigation, measuring water depth and anchor chains. One fathom equals 6 feet. For reference, recreational scuba divers typically explore depths of 10-20 fathoms (60-120 feet), while the Titanic rests at about 1,200 fathoms (7,200 feet) below sea level. The decameter (dam) is used to measure medium-scale distances like the length of a tennis court (~2.3 dam) or a cricket pitch (~2.0 dam). It’s also practical for land surveying and agricultural plots (e.g., a small field might be 10 dam × 20 dam).

Conversion Formula

To convert between Fathom (ftm) and Decameter (dam), use the following formulas:

1 Fathom (ftm) = 0.18288 Decameter (dam)

1 Decameter (dam) = 5.468066491688539 Fathom (ftm)

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