Convert foot to fathom
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to foot.
1 ft = 0.166666666667 fath. To convert foot to fathom, multiply the value by 0.166666666667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 6 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 0.166666666667 fath
- 1 fath = 6 ft
- 10 ft = 1.66666666667 fath
- 100 ft = 16.6666666667 fath
How to Convert Foot to Fathom
1 ft = 0.166666666666667 fath
Example: convert 15 ft to fath:
15 ft = 15 × 0.166666666666667 fath = 2.5 fath
Foot to Fathom Conversion Table
| foot | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.166666666667 fath |
| 2 ft | 0.333333333333 fath |
| 3 ft | 0.5 fath |
| 5 ft | 0.833333333333 fath |
| 10 ft | 1.66666666667 fath |
| 20 ft | 3.33333333333 fath |
| 50 ft | 8.33333333333 fath |
| 100 ft | 16.6666666667 fath |
| 500 ft | 83.3333333333 fath |
| 1000 ft | 166.666666667 fath |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot in fathom?
1 foot (ft) = 0.166666666667 fathom (fath).
How do you convert foot to fathom?
Multiply the foot value by 0.166666666667. For example, 25 ft × 0.166666666667 = 4.16666666667 fath.
What is 10 foot in fathom?
10 ft = 1.66666666667 fath.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 ft equals only 0.166666666667 fath.