Fathom to Nautical Mile
1 Fathom = 0.000987473 Nautical Mile
Conversion Formula
To convert Fathom to Nautical Mile, multiply the value by 0.000987473.
Fathom × 0.000987473 = Nautical Mile
Quick Reference
| fath | nmi |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000987473 |
| 5 | 0.00493737 |
| 10 | 0.00987473 |
| 25 | 0.0246868 |
| 50 | 0.0493737 |
| 100 | 0.0987473 |
| 500 | 0.493737 |
| 1000 | 0.987473 |
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 Nautical Mile?
The nautical mile (symbol: nmi) is a unit of length used in air, marine, and space navigation.
It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters. Historically, it was defined as one minute (1/60 of a degree) of latitude along any meridian.
Common Uses
The nautical mile is the international standard for measuring distances in aviation and maritime travel. It is also the basis for the knot, which is a measure of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.
How many nautical mile are in a fathom?
There are 0.000987473 nautical mile in 1 fathom.