Convert fathom to foot
Enter a value below to convert fathom [fath] to foot [ft]. Reverse conversion: Convert foot to fathom.
1 fath = 6 ft. To convert fathom to foot, multiply the value by 6; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.166666666667 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Fathom to Foot: Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 6 ft
- 1 ft = 0.166666666667 fath
- 10 fath = 60 ft
- 100 fath = 600 ft
How to Convert Fathom to Foot
1 fath = 6 ft
Example: convert 15 fath to ft:
15 fath = 15 × 6 ft = 90 ft
Fathom to Foot Conversion Table
| fathom | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 6 ft |
| 2 fath | 12 ft |
| 3 fath | 18 ft |
| 5 fath | 30 ft |
| 10 fath | 60 ft |
| 20 fath | 120 ft |
| 50 fath | 300 ft |
| 100 fath | 600 ft |
| 500 fath | 3000 ft |
| 1000 fath | 6000 ft |
Fathom: Definition and Use
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.
Foot: Definition and Use
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 to Foot: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in foot?
1 fathom (fath) = 6 foot (ft).
How do you convert fathom to foot?
Multiply the fathom value by 6. For example, 25 fath × 6 = 150 ft.
What is 10 fathom in foot?
10 fath = 60 ft.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the foot?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 fath = 6 ft.