fathom to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to dekameter [dam], or change ↔.
fathom [fath]
Definition: A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet or 1.8288 meters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in maritime measurements.
CurrentUse: It is used in navigation to measure depths of water.
funfact: The fathom was used for measuring depths at sea.
dekameter [dam]
Definition: A dekameter is a unit of length equal to 10 meters.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is less commonly used but can be found in some scientific contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'deka-' comes from the Greek word 'deka,' meaning 'ten.'
fathom [fath] to dekameter [dam] Conversion Table
| 1 fathom [fath] | 0.18288 dekameter [dam] |
| 2 fathom [fath] | 0.36576 dekameter [dam] |
| 3 fathom [fath] | 0.54864 dekameter [dam] |
| 5 fathom [fath] | 0.9144 dekameter [dam] |
| 10 fathom [fath] | 1.8288 dekameter [dam] |
| 50 fathom [fath] | 9.144 dekameter [dam] |
| 100 fathom [fath] | 18.288 dekameter [dam] |
| 1000 fathom [fath] | 182.88 dekameter [dam] |
| 10000 fathom [fath] | 1828.8 dekameter [dam] |
| 100000 fathom [fath] | 18288 dekameter [dam] |
| 1000000 fathom [fath] | 182880 dekameter [dam] |
How to Convert fathom to dekameter
1 fathom [fath] = 0.18288 dekameter [dam]
1 dekameter [dam] = 5.4680664917 fathom [fath]
we use cross multiplication method
fathom [fath] → dekameter [dam]
1 → 0.18288
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.18288=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.27432