ft to fath
92 unitsResult1.666667e-1
0.1666666667fath
1 ft × 0.1666666667 = 0.1666666667 fath
Convert Foot to Fathom (ft to fath)
1 foot = 0.1666666667 fathoms. Convert feet to fathoms instantly, with the exact factor, the formula and a reference table of common values.
Formula
fathoms = feet × 0.1666666667
ft to fath conversion table
| ft | fath |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.1666666667 fath |
| 2 ft | 0.3333333333 fath |
| 3 ft | 0.5 fath |
| 5 ft | 0.8333333333 fath |
| 10 ft | 1.666666667 fath |
| 20 ft | 3.333333333 fath |
| 50 ft | 8.333333333 fath |
| 100 ft | 16.66666667 fath |
| 250 ft | 41.66666667 fath |
| 500 ft | 83.33333333 fath |
| 1000 ft | 166.6666667 fath |
What is a foot?
A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, made up of 12 inches. As the name suggests, it grew out of the length of a human foot, and versions of it were used across Europe long before it was standardized.
In the United States, people give their height in feet and inches, ceilings are measured in feet, and aircraft altitudes worldwide are reported in feet. Twelve inches to a foot and three feet to a yard are the two conversions worth memorizing.
In writing, the foot is usually shortened to "ft". One foot is 0.3048 meters, and that ratio is what every figure on this page is built from.