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.
ft
ftm
1 ft = 0.1667 ftm
Full precision:0.16666667 ftm
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 feet to fathoms, we divide by 6 because one fathom equals exactly 6 feet.
1 fathom = 6 feet
Since there are 6 feet in every fathom, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 6 = 0.1667 fathoms
So 1 feet = 0.1667 fathoms.
Quick check: 0.1667 × 6 = 1 feet
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ft = 0.1667 ftm
1 ÷ 6 = 0.1667
1 ÷ 6 = 0.1667
Example 2: 5 ft = 0.8333 ftm
5 ÷ 6 = 0.8333
5 ÷ 6 = 0.8333
Example 3: 10 ft = 1.6667 ftm
10 ÷ 6 = 1.6667
10 ÷ 6 = 1.6667
Feet to Fathoms Table
| Feet (ft) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.1667 ftm |
| 2 ft | 0.3333 ftm |
| 5 ft | 0.8333 ftm |
| 10 ft | 1.6667 ftm |
| 20 ft | 3.3333 ftm |
| 25 ft | 4.1667 ftm |
| 50 ft | 8.3333 ftm |
| 100 ft | 16.6667 ftm |
| 250 ft | 41.6667 ftm |
| 500 ft | 83.3333 ftm |
| 1000 ft | 166.667 ftm |
1 Foot in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ft = |
|---|---|
| Feet to Kilometers | 0.000305 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 | 0.000189 mi |
| Feet to Yards | 0.333333 yd |
| Feet to Inches | 12 in |
| Feet to Nautical Miles | 0.000165 nmi |
| Feet to Fathoms | 0.166667 ftm |
| Feet to Light Years | 3.22e-17 ly |
| Feet to Astronomical Units | 2.04e-12 AU |
| Feet to Parsecs | 9.88e-18 pc |
| Feet to Angstroms | 3048000000 Å |
| Feet to Planck Lengths | 1.89e+34 ℓP |
| Feet to Rods | 0.060606 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.