Foot to Fathom
1 Foot = 0.166667 Fathom
Conversion Formula
To convert Foot to Fathom, multiply the value by 0.166667.
Foot × 0.166667 = Fathom
Quick Reference
| ft | fath |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.166667 |
| 5 | 0.833333 |
| 10 | 1.66667 |
| 25 | 4.16667 |
| 50 | 8.33333 |
| 100 | 16.6667 |
| 500 | 83.3333 |
| 1000 | 166.667 |
What is Foot?
The foot (symbol: ft; plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.
Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. A single foot is comprised of 12 inches, and there are 3 feet in a yard.
Common Uses
The foot is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is commonly used to measure human height, building dimensions, and short distances. In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet around the world.
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.
How many fathom are in a foot?
There are 0.166667 fathom in 1 foot.