Convert nautical mile (UK) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 1013.33333333 fath. To convert nautical mile (UK) to fathom, multiply the value by 1013.33333333; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 0.000986842105263 NM (UK)). 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 (UK) = 1013.33333333 fath
- 1 fath = 0.000986842105263 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 10133.3333333 fath
- 100 NM (UK) = 101333.333333 fath
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Fathom
1 NM (UK) = 1013.33333333333 fath
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to fath:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 1013.33333333333 fath = 15200 fath
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Fathom Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 1013.33333333 fath |
| 2 NM (UK) | 2026.66666667 fath |
| 3 NM (UK) | 3040 fath |
| 5 NM (UK) | 5066.66666667 fath |
| 10 NM (UK) | 10133.3333333 fath |
| 20 NM (UK) | 20266.6666667 fath |
| 50 NM (UK) | 50666.6666667 fath |
| 100 NM (UK) | 101333.333333 fath |
| 500 NM (UK) | 506666.666667 fath |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 1013333.33333 fath |
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.
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 nautical mile (UK) in fathom?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 1013.33333333 fathom (fath).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to fathom?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 1013.33333333. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 1013.33333333 = 25333.3333333 fath.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in fathom?
10 NM (UK) = 10133.3333333 fath.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the fathom?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 1013.33333333 fath.