Used in planetary science (Earth's diameter = ~12.7 Mm). Also for long-distance fiber optics or satellite measurements. 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.
To convert between Megameter (Mm) and Fathom (ftm), use the following formulas:
1 Megameter (Mm) = 546806.6491688539 Fathom (ftm)
1 Fathom (ftm) = 0.0000018288 Megameter (Mm)
1 Mm = 1 * 546806.6491688539 ftm = 546806.6491688539 ftm
2.4 Mm = 2.4 * 546806.6491688539 ftm = 1312335.9580052493 ftm
5 Mm = 5 * 546806.6491688539 ftm = 2734033.245844269 ftm
10 Mm = 10 * 546806.6491688539 ftm = 5468066.491688538 ftm
| Megameter (Mm) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mm | 546806.6491688539 ftm |
| 5 Mm | 2734033.245844269 ftm |
| 10 Mm | 5468066.491688538 ftm |
| 50 Mm | 27340332.458442695 ftm |
| 100 Mm | 54680664.91688539 ftm |