Fathoms to Meters

Convert fathoms (ftm) to meters (m) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

ftm
m
1 ftm = 1.8288 m
Full precision:1.8288 m
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 fathoms to meters, we multiply by 1.8288 because one fathom equals exactly 1.8288 meters.

1 fathom = 1.8288 meters

Since each fathom contains 1.8288 meters, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1.8288 = 1.8288 meters

So 1 fathoms = 1.8288 meters.

Quick check: 1.8288 ÷ 1.8288 = 1 fathoms

How to Convert Fathoms to Meters

To convert fathoms to meters, multiply the value by 1.8288.

The Formula

Meters = Fathoms × 1.8288

Key Fact

1 fathom = 1.8288 meters

Tip: To convert meters back to fathoms, divide by 1.8288.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 ftm = 1.8288 m
1 × 1.8288 = 1.8288
Example 2: 5 ftm = 9.144 m
5 × 1.8288 = 9.144
Example 3: 10 ftm = 18.288 m
10 × 1.8288 = 18.288

Fathoms to Meters Table

Fathoms (ftm)Meters (m)
1 ftm1.8288 m
2 ftm3.6576 m
5 ftm9.144 m
10 ftm18.288 m
20 ftm36.576 m
25 ftm45.72 m
50 ftm91.44 m
100 ftm182.88 m
250 ftm457.2 m
500 ftm914.4 m
1000 ftm1828.8 m

1 Fathom in Other Units

Unit1 ftm =
Fathoms to Kilometers0.0018288 km
Fathoms to Meters1.8288 m
Fathoms to Centimeters182.88 cm
Fathoms to Millimeters1828.8 mm
Fathoms to Micrometers1828800 μm
Fathoms to Nanometers1828800000 nm
Fathoms to Miles0.0011364 mi
Fathoms to Yards2 yd
Fathoms to Feet6 ft
Fathoms to Inches72 in
Fathoms to Nautical Miles0.00098747 nmi
Fathoms to Light Years1.933e-16 ly
Fathoms to Astronomical Units1.2225e-11 AU
Fathoms to Parsecs5.9261e-17 pc
Fathoms to Angstroms1.8288e+10 Å
Fathoms to Planck Lengths1.1315e+35 ℓP
Fathoms to Rods0.36364 rd

About Fathoms and Meters

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 Meter?

The meter (m) is a unit of length in the metric system. One meter equals 1 meter.

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