Convert Online Unit Length Feet to Fathoms
Convert Feet to Fathoms
Feet
ft Fathoms
fath
How to use this Feet to Fathoms Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Feet value from Feet units to Fathoms units.
Enter the input Feet value in the text field. The given Feet is converted to Fathoms in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Fathoms label. You may copy the resulting Fathoms value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Feet to Fathoms Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet to Fathoms.
Feet (ft ) Fathoms (fath ) 0 ft 0 fath 1 ft 0.1667 fath 2 ft 0.3333 fath 3 ft 0.5 fath 4 ft 0.6667 fath 5 ft 0.8333 fath 6 ft 1 fath 7 ft 1.1667 fath 8 ft 1.3333 fath 9 ft 1.5 fath 10 ft 1.6667 fath 20 ft 3.3333 fath 50 ft 8.3333 fath 100 ft 16.6667 fath 1000 ft 166.6667 fath 10000 ft 1666.6667 fath 100000 ft 16666.6667 fath
Feet A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.
The foot originated from various units used in ancient civilizations. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.3048 meters.
Feet are commonly used to measure height, length, and short distances. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the foot remains in use in these countries.
Fathoms A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.
The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.
Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices.
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"x_slug": "feet",
"y_slug": "fathoms",
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"y": "fath",
"x_desc": "Feet",
"y_desc": "Fathoms",
"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 5.99999999963424",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a luxury yacht has a beam width of 60 feet.<br>Convert this width from feet to Fathoms.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in feet is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub></span> = 60</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from feet to fathoms is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub></span> / 5.99999999963424</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub> = 60</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>60</span> / 5.99999999963424</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = 10</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>60 ft</strong> is equal to <strong>10 fath</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>10 fath</strong>, in fathoms.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a skyscraper's floor-to-ceiling height is 15 feet.<br>Convert this height from feet to Fathoms.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in feet is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub></span> = 15</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from feet to fathoms is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub></span> / 5.99999999963424</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Feet)</sub> = 15</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = <span>15</span> / 5.99999999963424</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Fathoms)</sub></span> = 2.5</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>15 ft</strong> is equal to <strong>2.5 fath</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>2.5 fath</strong>, in fathoms.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/feet-fathoms.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Feet to Fathoms Converter | ft to fath\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Feet</span> to <span class=\"y\">Fathoms</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Feet to Fathoms.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Feet (<span class=\"unit\">ft</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Fathoms (<span class=\"unit\">fath</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.1667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>0<span>.8333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.1667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>3<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>8<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>16<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>166<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>1666<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">ft</span></td><td>16666<span>.6667</span> <span class=\"unit\">fath</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_long_desc": "A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters. </p><p>The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.</p><p>Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices."
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