Convert fathom to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.000986842105263 NM (UK). To convert fathom to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 0.000986842105263; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 1013.33333333 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 = 0.000986842105263 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 1013.33333333 fath
- 10 fath = 0.00986842105263 NM (UK)
- 100 fath = 0.0986842105263 NM (UK)
How to Convert Fathom to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 fath = 0.000986842105263158 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath to NM (UK):
15 fath = 15 × 0.000986842105263158 NM (UK) = 0.0148026315789474 NM (UK)
Fathom to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| fathom | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.000986842105263 NM (UK) |
| 2 fath | 0.00197368421053 NM (UK) |
| 3 fath | 0.00296052631579 NM (UK) |
| 5 fath | 0.00493421052632 NM (UK) |
| 10 fath | 0.00986842105263 NM (UK) |
| 20 fath | 0.0197368421053 NM (UK) |
| 50 fath | 0.0493421052632 NM (UK) |
| 100 fath | 0.0986842105263 NM (UK) |
| 500 fath | 0.493421052632 NM (UK) |
| 1000 fath | 0.986842105263 NM (UK) |
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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in nautical mile (UK)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.000986842105263 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert fathom to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.000986842105263. For example, 25 fath × 0.000986842105263 = 0.0246710526316 NM (UK).
What is 10 fathom in nautical mile (UK)?
10 fath = 0.00986842105263 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the nautical mile (UK)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.000986842105263 NM (UK).