Fathoms to Miles

Convert fathoms (ftm) to miles (mi) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

ftm
mi
1 ftm = 0.001136 mi
Full precision:0.0011364 mi
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 fathoms to miles, we divide by 880 because one mile equals exactly 880 fathoms.

1 mile = 880 fathoms

Since there are 880 fathoms in every mile, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 880 = 0.001136 miles

So 1 fathoms = 0.001136 miles.

Quick check: 0.001136 × 880 = 1 fathoms

How to Convert Fathoms to Miles

To convert fathoms to miles, divide the value by 880.

The Formula

Miles = Fathoms ÷ 880

Key Fact

1 mile = 880 fathoms

Tip: To convert miles back to fathoms, multiply by 880.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 ftm = 0.001136 mi
1 ÷ 880 = 0.001136
Example 2: 5 ftm = 0.005682 mi
5 ÷ 880 = 0.005682
Example 3: 10 ftm = 0.011364 mi
10 ÷ 880 = 0.011364

Fathoms to Miles Table

Fathoms (ftm)Miles (mi)
1 ftm0.001136 mi
2 ftm0.002273 mi
5 ftm0.005682 mi
10 ftm0.011364 mi
20 ftm0.022727 mi
25 ftm0.028409 mi
50 ftm0.056818 mi
100 ftm0.11364 mi
250 ftm0.28409 mi
500 ftm0.56818 mi
1000 ftm1.1364 mi

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 Miles

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 Mile?

The mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One mile equals 1609.344 meters.

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