Feet to Fathoms (ft to ftm)
Free online foot to fathom converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
LENGTH CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the foot value by 0.16666667 — i.e. ftm = ft × 0.16666667
Quick check: 1 ft = 0.16666667 ftm
Quick check: 1 ft = 0.16666667 ftm
Feet to Fathoms conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.16666667 ftm |
| 2 ft | 0.33333333 ftm |
| 3 ft | 0.5 ftm |
| 4 ft | 0.66666667 ftm |
| 5 ft | 0.83333333 ftm |
| 6 ft | 1 ftm |
| 7 ft | 1.16666667 ftm |
| 8 ft | 1.33333333 ftm |
| 9 ft | 1.5 ftm |
| 10 ft | 1.66666667 ftm |
| 15 ft | 2.5 ftm |
| 20 ft | 3.33333333 ftm |
| 25 ft | 4.16666667 ftm |
| 30 ft | 5 ftm |
| 40 ft | 6.66666667 ftm |
| 50 ft | 8.33333333 ftm |
| 75 ft | 12.5 ftm |
| 100 ft | 16.66666667 ftm |
| 250 ft | 41.66666667 ftm |
| 500 ft | 83.33333333 ftm |
| 1,000 ft | 166.66666667 ftm |
How to convert feet to fathoms
To convert feet to fathoms, multiply the amount in feet by 0.16666667. For example, 10 ft = 1.66666667 ftm. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert between metric and imperial/US customary length units, plus nautical, astronomical and survey units. The meter is the SI base unit of length; all factors below are exact definitions where a legal definition exists.
Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in one foot?
One foot is exactly 0.16666667 fathoms.
How do I convert ft to ftm?
Multiply the ft value by 0.16666667 to get ftm. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 feet in fathoms?
100 feet equals 16.66666667 fathoms.