Convert nautical mile (international) to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 1012.68388889 fath (US). To convert nautical mile (international) to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 1012.68388889; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 0.000987474977106 NM). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM = 1012.68388889 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 0.000987474977106 NM
- 10 NM = 10126.8388889 fath (US)
- 100 NM = 101268.388889 fath (US)
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 NM = 1012.68388889294 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 NM to fath (US):
15 NM = 15 × 1012.68388889294 fath (US) = 15190.2583333941 fath (US)
Nautical Mile (International) to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 1012.68388889 fath (US) |
| 2 NM | 2025.36777779 fath (US) |
| 3 NM | 3038.05166668 fath (US) |
| 5 NM | 5063.41944446 fath (US) |
| 10 NM | 10126.8388889 fath (US) |
| 20 NM | 20253.6777779 fath (US) |
| 50 NM | 50634.1944446 fath (US) |
| 100 NM | 101268.388889 fath (US) |
| 500 NM | 506341.944446 fath (US) |
| 1000 NM | 1012683.88889 fath (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (international) in fathom (US survey)?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 1012.68388889 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 1012.68388889. For example, 25 NM × 1012.68388889 = 25317.0972223 fath (US).
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in fathom (US survey)?
10 NM = 10126.8388889 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the fathom (US survey)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 NM = 1012.68388889 fath (US).