Fathom To Nautical Mile (ftm to nmi) Converter

Our Fathom to Nautical Mile (ftm to nmi) Converter is a handy tool for anyone working with measurements in the maritime or surveying fields. It allows you to quickly and accurately convert a value given in fathoms into its equivalent in nautical miles.

A fathom (ftm) is a unit of length primarily used for measuring water depth. Historically, it was defined as the distance between a man’s outstretched arms, and its value has varied slightly over time. Today, the international fathom is standardized as exactly 6 feet (or 1.8288 meters). It’s a common unit in nautical charts and for describing the depth of the ocean.

A nautical mile (nmi), on the other hand, is a unit of distance used in navigation. It is defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. Because the Earth is not perfectly spherical, the exact length of a nautical mile varies slightly depending on location, but the international nautical mile is standardized as exactly 1,852 meters (or approximately 6,076.12 feet). It’s the standard unit for measuring distances at sea and in the air for navigation purposes.

To convert fathoms to nautical miles, you need to understand the relationship between the two units. Since 1 fathom is equal to 6 feet and 1 nautical mile is approximately 6,076.12 feet, you can calculate the conversion factor. The formula for converting fathoms to nautical miles is: Nautical Miles = Fathoms × (6 feet / 6076.12 feet/nmi). Our converter automates this calculation for you, providing a quick and accurate result.