Fathom to Meter Converter
Convert Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m) instantly. 1 ftm = 1.8288 m.
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1 ftm = 1.8288 m
Formula:
m = ftm × 1.8288With your value: 1 ftm = 1.8288 m
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in fathom so you can sanity-check the result.
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Fathom to Meter Conversion Table
| Fathom (ftm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.9144 |
| 1 | 1.8288 |
| 2 | 3.6576 |
| 5 | 9.144 |
| 10 | 18.288 |
| 15 | 27.432 |
| 20 | 36.576 |
| 25 | 45.72 |
| 50 | 91.44 |
| 100 | 182.88 |
| 250 | 457.2 |
| 500 | 914.4 |
| 1000 | 1,828.8 |
Meter to Fathom Conversion Table
| Meter (m) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.273403 |
| 1 | 0.546807 |
| 2 | 1.093613 |
| 5 | 2.734033 |
| 10 | 5.468066 |
| 15 | 8.2021 |
| 20 | 10.936133 |
| 25 | 13.670166 |
| 50 | 27.340332 |
| 100 | 54.680665 |
| 250 | 136.701662 |
| 500 | 273.403325 |
| 1000 | 546.806649 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Fathom (ftm)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Meter (m)
Length
The metre is defined by taking the speed of light in vacuum to be exactly 299 792 458 m/s, with the second defined by the caesium frequency.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Fathom to Meter
To convert from Fathom (ftm) to Meter (m), multiply the value by 1.8288.
Formula: m = ftm × 1.8288
Reverse: ftm = m × 0.5468066492
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Fathom. For example: 5 ftm
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.8288
- The result is: 9.144 m
About Fathom
The fathom equals 6 feet (1.8288 m) and is the traditional unit for water depth on nautical charts.
Fun Fact: The word comes from the Old English "fæðm", the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Common uses: sounding depth, nautical charts, diving.
About Meter
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Fun Fact: The meter was redefined in 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Common uses: construction, athletics, science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Meter are in 1 Fathom?
There are exactly 1.8288 Meter in 1 Fathom. This means the conversion factor from Fathom to Meter is 1.8288.
What is the formula to convert Fathom to Meter?
The formula to convert Fathom to Meter is: m = ftm × 1.8288. For example, to convert 10 Fathom to Meter, you would multiply 10 by 1.8288.
What is a Fathom?
The fathom equals 6 feet (1.8288 m) and is the traditional unit for water depth on nautical charts.
What is a Meter?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
What are the common uses of Fathom?
The Fathom is commonly used in sounding depth, nautical charts, diving.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Fathom to Meter converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/fathom-to-meter