Convert Fathom to metres
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 = 1.8288 metres
metres = Fathom × 1.8288
Convert any amount
Fathom to metres table
| Fathom | metres |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Fathom | 0.4572 metres |
| 0.5 Fathom | 0.9144 metres |
| 1 Fathom | 1.8288 metres |
| 2 Fathom | 3.6576 metres |
| 3 Fathom | 5.4864 metres |
| 4 Fathom | 7.3152 metres |
| 5 Fathom | 9.144 metres |
| 10 Fathom | 18.288 metres |
| 20 Fathom | 36.576 metres |
| 25 Fathom | 45.72 metres |
| 50 Fathom | 91.44 metres |
| 100 Fathom | 182.88 metres |
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.
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Frequently asked
How many metres are in a Fathom?
1 Fathom = 1.8288 metres. Multiply the number of Fathom by 1.8288 to get metres.
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 metres. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/fathom-to-meter
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