Fathoms to Meters

Convert fathoms to meters easily. One fathom is equal to exactly 1.8288 meters. This unit of length is used in marine environments where depths and lengths are often measured at sea. To convert a length in fathoms to meters, use the formula: length in meters = length in fathoms × 1.8288.

Example Conversion
If you have 10 fathoms and want to convert to meters, simply multiply: 10 fathoms × 1.8288 = 18.288 meters.

Understanding Fathoms
Fathoms are traditionally used to measure the depth of water. Handy when charting the depths at which ships can sail.

A quick lookup table provides conversions at a glance:
– 1 fathom = 1.8288 meters
– 5 fathoms = 9.144 meters
– 10 fathoms = 18.288 meters
– 20 fathoms = 36.576 meters
Easily calculate any other values by multiplying the fathom value by 1.8288 for the result in meters.