Fathom is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Fathom became established as a practical length unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Measurement system: Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage. SI equivalent: 1 ftm = 1.8288 m.
Fathom facts
- Unit name
- Fathom
- Symbol
- ftm
- Category
- Length
- Measurement system
- Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 ftm = 1.8288 m
- Common uses
- Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement
Definition of the fathom
Fathom is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
SI equivalent: 1 ftm = 1.8288 m
History of the fathom
Fathom became established as a practical length unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Where is the fathom used?
Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement
Fathom conversion tools
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The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.