How to Convert feet to fathoms
To convert feet to fathoms, divide the value by 6.
The Formula
fathoms = feet ÷ 6
Key Fact
1 fathom = 6 feet
Tip: To convert fathoms back to feet, multiply by 6.
Feet to Fathoms
Convert feet (ft) to fathoms (ftm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 feet (ft) = 0.166666666667 fathoms (ftm)
Round to:
Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 fathom = 6 feet
2Divide the value by the conversion factor:
1 ÷ 6 = 0.166666666667
3Result:
1 feet (ft) = 0.166666666667 fathoms (ftm)
feet to fathoms Table
| feet (ft) | fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.166666666667 ftm |
| 2 ft | 0.333333333333 ftm |
| 5 ft | 0.833333333333 ftm |
| 10 ft | 1.66666666667 ftm |
| 20 ft | 3.33333333333 ftm |
| 25 ft | 4.16666666667 ftm |
| 50 ft | 8.33333333333 ftm |
| 100 ft | 16.6666666667 ftm |
| 250 ft | 41.6666666667 ftm |
| 500 ft | 83.3333333333 ftm |
| 1000 ft | 166.666666667 ftm |
1 foot in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ft = |
|---|---|
| Feet to Kilometers | 0.0003048 km |
| Feet to Meters | 0.3048 m |
| Feet to Centimeters | 30.48 cm |
| Feet to Millimeters | 304.8 mm |
| Feet to Micrometers | 304800 μm |
| Feet to Nanometers | 304800000 nm |
| Feet to Miles | 0.000189393939394 mi |
| Feet to Yards | 0.333333333333 yd |
| Feet to Inches | 12 in |
| Feet to Nautical Miles | 0.000164578833693 nmi |
| Feet to Fathoms | 0.166666666667 ftm |
| Feet to Light Years | 3.22164676038e-17 ly |
| Feet to Astronomical Units | 2.03743315508e-12 AU |
| Feet to Parsecs | 9.8768632534e-18 pc |
| Feet to Angstroms | 3.048e9 Å |
| Feet to Planck Lengths | 1.88584103375e34 ℓP |
| Feet to Rods | 0.0606060606061 rd |
About Feet and Fathoms
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One foot equals 0.3048 meters.
What is a Fathom?
The fathom (ftm) is a unit of length in the nautical system. One fathom equals 1.8288 meters.