kilometer to fathom
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to fathom [fath], or change ↔.
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]
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] to fathom [fath] Conversion Table
| 1 kilometer [km] | 546.80664917 fathom [fath] |
| 2 kilometer [km] | 1093.6132983 fathom [fath] |
| 3 kilometer [km] | 1640.4199475 fathom [fath] |
| 5 kilometer [km] | 2734.0332458 fathom [fath] |
| 10 kilometer [km] | 5468.0664917 fathom [fath] |
| 50 kilometer [km] | 27340.332458 fathom [fath] |
| 100 kilometer [km] | 54680.664917 fathom [fath] |
| 1000 kilometer [km] | 546806.64917 fathom [fath] |
| 10000 kilometer [km] | 5468066.4917 fathom [fath] |
| 100000 kilometer [km] | 54680664.917 fathom [fath] |
| 1000000 kilometer [km] | 546806649.17 fathom [fath] |
How to Convert kilometer to fathom
1 kilometer [km] = 546.80664917 fathom [fath]
1 fathom [fath] = 0.0018288 kilometer [km]
we use cross multiplication method
kilometer [km] → fathom [fath]
1 → 546.80664917
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*546.80664917=1*x
by simplifying
x=820.20997375