Convert Fathom to feet
Western Europe · Historical Length · active · modern
Conventional value The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact.
1 Fathom = 6 feet
feet = Fathom × 6
Convert any amount
Fathom to feet table
| Fathom | feet |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Fathom | 1.5 feet |
| 0.5 Fathom | 3 feet |
| 1 Fathom | 6 feet |
| 2 Fathom | 12 feet |
| 3 Fathom | 18 feet |
| 4 Fathom | 24 feet |
| 5 Fathom | 30 feet |
| 10 Fathom | 60 feet |
| 20 Fathom | 120 feet |
| 25 Fathom | 150 feet |
| 50 Fathom | 300 feet |
| 100 Fathom | 600 feet |
About the Fathom
Nautical depth measure = 6 feet = 1.83m.
- Symbol
- fathom
- Value in SI
- 1 Fathom = 1.8288 metre
- Typical use
- navigation
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI metre. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
Related units and variant risk
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Frequently asked
How many feet are in a Fathom?
1 Fathom = 6 feet. Multiply the number of Fathom by 6 to get feet.
What is Fathom used for?
Nautical depth measure = 6 feet = 1.83m. It is classified as active and dates from the modern period.
Is the Fathom value exact?
Yes for practical purposes. UnitConvertLab converts every atlas unit through the SI metre, so the arithmetic itself introduces no rounding beyond the digits shown.
How reliable is this Fathom conversion?
Conventional value — The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Fathom to feet. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/fathom-to-foot
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