How to Convert Miles to Fathoms
To convert miles to fathoms, multiply the value by 880.
The Formula
Fathoms = Miles × 880
Key Fact
1 mile = 880 fathoms
Tip: To convert fathoms back to miles, divide by 880.
Miles to Fathoms
Convert miles (mi) to fathoms (ftm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
mi
ftm
1 mi = 880 ftm
Full precision:880 ftm
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 miles to fathoms, we multiply by 880 because one mile equals exactly 880 fathoms.
1 mile = 880 fathoms
Since each mile contains 880 fathoms, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 880 = 880 fathoms
So 1 miles = 880 fathoms.
Quick check: 880 ÷ 880 = 1 miles
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 mi = 880 ftm
1 × 880 = 880
1 × 880 = 880
Example 2: 5 mi = 4400 ftm
5 × 880 = 4400
5 × 880 = 4400
Example 3: 10 mi = 8800 ftm
10 × 880 = 8800
10 × 880 = 8800
Miles to Fathoms Table
| Miles (mi) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 880 ftm |
| 2 mi | 1760 ftm |
| 5 mi | 4400 ftm |
| 10 mi | 8800 ftm |
| 20 mi | 17600 ftm |
| 25 mi | 22000 ftm |
| 50 mi | 44000 ftm |
| 100 mi | 88000 ftm |
| 250 mi | 220000 ftm |
| 500 mi | 440000 ftm |
| 1000 mi | 880000 ftm |
1 Mile in Other Units
| Unit | 1 mi = |
|---|---|
| Miles to KM | 1.6093 km |
| Miles to Meters | 1609.34 m |
| Miles to Centimeters | 160934.4 cm |
| Miles to Millimeters | 1609344 mm |
| Miles to Micrometers | 1609344000 μm |
| Miles to Nanometers | 1.61e+12 nm |
| Miles to Yards | 1760 yd |
| Miles to Feet | 5280 ft |
| Miles to Inches | 63360 in |
| Miles to Nautical Miles | 0.868976 nmi |
| Miles to Fathoms | 880 ftm |
| Miles to Light Years | 1.7e-13 ly |
| Miles to Astronomical Units | 1.08e-8 AU |
| Miles to Parsecs | 5.21e-14 pc |
| Miles to Angstroms | 1.61e+13 Å |
| Miles to Planck Lengths | 9.96e+37 ℓP |
| Miles to Rods | 320 rd |
About Miles and Fathoms
What is a Mile?
The mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One mile equals 1609.344 meters.
What is a Fathom?
The fathom (ftm) is a unit of length in the nautical system. One fathom equals 1.8288 meters.