Fathoms to Metres
A fathom is exactly six feet, 1.8288 m. It began as the span of outstretched arms and still marks depths on charts and lengths of rope.
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Common values
Formula
m = fathoms × 1.8288
British and US charts use fathoms while international charts use metres. If the same waters read three times deeper, check the unit first.
Frequently asked questions
QHow many m is 1 fathoms?
1 fathoms is 1.829 m, and 10 fathoms is 18.288 m. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
QAnd how many fathoms is 1 m?
1 m is 0.547 fathoms. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
QWhere is this unit used?
British and US charts use fathoms while international charts use metres. If the same waters read three times deeper, check the unit first.
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