Fathom to Kilometer
1 Fathom = 0.0018288 Kilometer
Conversion Formula
To convert Fathom to Kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0018288.
Fathom × 0.0018288 = Kilometer
Quick Reference
| fath | km |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0018288 |
| 5 | 0.009144 |
| 10 | 0.018288 |
| 25 | 0.04572 |
| 50 | 0.09144 |
| 100 | 0.18288 |
| 500 | 0.9144 |
| 1000 | 1.8288 |
What is Fathom?
The fathom (symbol: fath) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.
One fathom is equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.83 meters.
Common Uses
Fathoms are primarily used to measure the depth of water. Most marine charts use fathoms or meters to indicate depth soundings.
What is Kilometer?
The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
It is a metric unit that is equal to one thousand meters (1,000 m). It is the standard unit for measuring long distances.
Common Uses
The kilometer is used globally for measuring distances between cities, the length of roads, and geographical features like mountains or coastlines. It is also the unit used for speed limits in most countries (expressed as km/h).
How many kilometer are in a fathom?
There are 0.0018288 kilometer in 1 fathom.