Foot (ft) to Fathom Conversion
Convert feet to fathoms quickly and accurately. 1 fathom = 6 feet. This page provides formulas, tables, and practical scenarios.
1 ft = 0.166667 fathom
1 fathom = 6 ft
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1 ft = 0.166667 fathom
6 ft = 1 fathom
12 ft = 2 fathoms
30 ft = 5 fathoms
Foot is commonly used for daily measurement and engineering drawings; fathom is used for depth and rope length in marine operations. This conversion helps when switching between land-based and maritime unit systems.
• Diving: Convert pool or sea depth (ft) to operational range (fathom).
• Marine engineering: Convert construction sizes (ft) to fathom-based depth planning.
• Navigation: Convert measuring rope length (ft) to fathom for anchoring tasks.
fathom = ft × 0.166667
Example: 24 ft = 24 × 0.166667 = 4 fathoms
Q: What is a fathom?
A: A marine unit equal to 6 feet (≈1.8288 meters). Used for depth and rope length.
Q: How to convert ft to fathom?
A: fathom = ft × 0.166667. 6 ft = 1 fathom.