How to Convert Fathoms to Feet
To convert fathoms to feet, multiply the value by 6.
The Formula
Feet = Fathoms × 6
Key Fact
1 fathom = 6 feet
Tip: To convert feet back to fathoms, divide by 6.
Fathoms to Feet
Convert fathoms (ftm) to feet (ft) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
ftm
ft
1 ftm = 6 ft
Full precision:6 ft
Feet + Inches:236' 2.65"
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 fathoms to feet, we multiply by 6 because one fathom equals exactly 6 feet.
1 fathom = 6 feet
Since each fathom contains 6 feet, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 6 = 6 feet
So 1 fathoms = 6 feet.
Quick check: 6 ÷ 6 = 1 fathoms
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ftm = 6 ft
1 × 6 = 6
1 × 6 = 6
Example 2: 5 ftm = 30 ft
5 × 6 = 30
5 × 6 = 30
Example 3: 10 ftm = 60 ft
10 × 6 = 60
10 × 6 = 60
Fathoms to Feet Table
| Fathoms (ftm) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 6 ft |
| 2 ftm | 12 ft |
| 5 ftm | 30 ft |
| 10 ftm | 60 ft |
| 20 ftm | 120 ft |
| 25 ftm | 150 ft |
| 50 ftm | 300 ft |
| 100 ftm | 600 ft |
| 250 ftm | 1500 ft |
| 500 ftm | 3000 ft |
| 1000 ftm | 6000 ft |
1 Fathom in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ftm = |
|---|---|
| Fathoms to Kilometers | 0.0018288 km |
| Fathoms to Meters | 1.8288 m |
| Fathoms to Centimeters | 182.88 cm |
| Fathoms to Millimeters | 1828.8 mm |
| Fathoms to Micrometers | 1828800 μm |
| Fathoms to Nanometers | 1828800000 nm |
| Fathoms to Miles | 0.0011364 mi |
| Fathoms to Yards | 2 yd |
| Fathoms to Feet | 6 ft |
| Fathoms to Inches | 72 in |
| Fathoms to Nautical Miles | 0.00098747 nmi |
| Fathoms to Light Years | 1.933e-16 ly |
| Fathoms to Astronomical Units | 1.2225e-11 AU |
| Fathoms to Parsecs | 5.9261e-17 pc |
| Fathoms to Angstroms | 1.8288e+10 Å |
| Fathoms to Planck Lengths | 1.1315e+35 ℓP |
| Fathoms to Rods | 0.36364 rd |
About Fathoms and Feet
What is a Fathom?
The fathom (ftm) is a unit of length in the nautical system. One fathom equals 1.8288 meters.
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One foot equals 0.3048 meters.