Convert fathom to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to fathom.
1 fath = 0.0018288 km. To convert fathom to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0018288; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 546.806649169 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 0.0018288 km
- 1 km = 546.806649169 fath
- 10 fath = 0.018288 km
- 100 fath = 0.18288 km
How to Convert Fathom to Kilometer
1 fath = 0.0018288 km
Example: convert 15 fath to km:
15 fath = 15 × 0.0018288 km = 0.027432 km
Fathom to Kilometer Conversion Table
| fathom | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.0018288 km |
| 2 fath | 0.0036576 km |
| 3 fath | 0.0054864 km |
| 5 fath | 0.009144 km |
| 10 fath | 0.018288 km |
| 20 fath | 0.036576 km |
| 50 fath | 0.09144 km |
| 100 fath | 0.18288 km |
| 500 fath | 0.9144 km |
| 1000 fath | 1.8288 km |
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in kilometer?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.0018288 kilometer (km).
How do you convert fathom to kilometer?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.0018288. For example, 25 fath × 0.0018288 = 0.04572 km.
What is 10 fathom in kilometer?
10 fath = 0.018288 km.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.0018288 km.