Convert fathom (US survey) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 0.000987474977106 NM. To convert fathom (US survey) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.000987474977106; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 1012.68388889 fath (US)). 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 (US) = 0.000987474977106 NM
- 1 NM = 1012.68388889 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 0.00987474977106 NM
- 100 fath (US) = 0.0987474977106 NM
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 fath (US) = 0.000987474977105831 NM
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to NM:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.000987474977105831 NM = 0.0148121246565875 NM
Fathom (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 0.000987474977106 NM |
| 2 fath (US) | 0.00197494995421 NM |
| 3 fath (US) | 0.00296242493132 NM |
| 5 fath (US) | 0.00493737488553 NM |
| 10 fath (US) | 0.00987474977106 NM |
| 20 fath (US) | 0.0197494995421 NM |
| 50 fath (US) | 0.0493737488553 NM |
| 100 fath (US) | 0.0987474977106 NM |
| 500 fath (US) | 0.493737488553 NM |
| 1000 fath (US) | 0.987474977106 NM |
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 0.000987474977106 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 0.000987474977106. For example, 25 fath (US) × 0.000987474977106 = 0.0246868744276 NM.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
10 fath (US) = 0.00987474977106 NM.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) equals only 0.000987474977106 NM.