fathom to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to kilometer [km], 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.
kilometer [km]
Definition: A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
Historyandorigin: Derived from the meter, the kilometer was introduced in the late 18th century as part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as between cities.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
fathom [fath] to kilometer [km] Conversion Table
| 1 fathom [fath] | 0.0018288 kilometer [km] |
| 2 fathom [fath] | 0.0036576 kilometer [km] |
| 3 fathom [fath] | 0.0054864 kilometer [km] |
| 5 fathom [fath] | 0.009144 kilometer [km] |
| 10 fathom [fath] | 0.018288 kilometer [km] |
| 50 fathom [fath] | 0.09144 kilometer [km] |
| 100 fathom [fath] | 0.18288 kilometer [km] |
| 1000 fathom [fath] | 1.8288 kilometer [km] |
| 10000 fathom [fath] | 18.288 kilometer [km] |
| 100000 fathom [fath] | 182.88 kilometer [km] |
| 1000000 fathom [fath] | 1828.8 kilometer [km] |
How to Convert fathom to kilometer
1 fathom [fath] = 0.0018288 kilometer [km]
1 kilometer [km] = 546.80664917 fathom [fath]
we use cross multiplication method
fathom [fath] → kilometer [km]
1 → 0.0018288
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0018288=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0027432