Fathom to Meter Converter

1 Fathom = 0 Meter

Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m) 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 Meter (m) or (mtr) is used for everyday measurements like room dimensions (3-4 meters), the height of a door (2 meters), or the length of a car (4-5 meters). It's also used in sports, such as the height of a basketball hoop (3.05 meters).

Conversion Formula

To convert between Fathom (ftm) and Meter (m), use the following formulas:

1 Fathom (ftm) = 1.8288 Meter (m)

1 Meter (m) = 0.5468066491688539 Fathom (ftm)

Example Conversions

1. Convert 1 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

1 ftm = 1 * 1.8288 m = 1.8288 m

2. Convert 5 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

5 ftm = 5 * 1.8288 m = 9.144 m

3. Convert 10 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

10 ftm = 10 * 1.8288 m = 18.288 m

4. Convert 20 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

20 ftm = 20 * 1.8288 m = 36.576 m

5. Convert 50 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

50 ftm = 50 * 1.8288 m = 91.44 m

6. Convert 100 Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m)

100 ftm = 100 * 1.8288 m = 182.88 m

Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m) Conversion Table

Fathom (ftm)Meter (m)
1 ftm1.8288 m
5 ftm9.144 m
10 ftm18.288 m
20 ftm36.576 m
50 ftm91.44 m
100 ftm182.88 m

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