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    Fathom to Nautical mile Calculator (convert ftm to nm) | Length Calculator of ftm to nm

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    Length Fathom to Nautical mile Converter Calculator

    Easily convert fathoms to nautical miles using this calculator. Input your fathom value to get the precise equivalent in nautical miles for accurate distance measurement. Convert fathoms to nautical miles effortlessly with this calculator. Enter a value in fathoms and get the equivalent length in nautical miles instantly.

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    Fathom to Nautical mile conversion

    Fathom to Nautical mile Calculator
    Fig-1: Fathom to Nautical mile Calculator

    What is a Fathom?

    Definition: A Fathom (symbol: ftm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The fathom is one of the oldest units of length measured primarily in seaborne applications, and this unit measures six feet or 72 inches in value. The word "fathom" comes from the Old English word folding of "ftm," with a meaning that encompasses the idea of its physical meaning, ‘to encircle’. hence the fathom was adopted as the most familiar unit for them in this line. The spirit is of the fathom is like standing at a dock, with your arms spread wide, trying to guess how deep the water below you is.
    History of ftm: In the late medieval period the fathom began to be standardized to be used as a measurement for distance, it was set at 6 feet. It featured a simplicity that caused it to become indispensable in navigation, ship construction, and fishing since sailors required correct measurements in order to avoid obstacles on the sea floor. Since older charts depicted ocean depths some of them provided information in terms of fathoms and assisted the mariner on the contours of the seabed.

    What is a Nautical mile?

    Definition: A Nautical mile (symbol: nm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). While the ordinary mile is used in the measurement of distances on the ground, the nautical is defined to meet the earth’s curvature. 1 nautical mile is 1,852 meters or 1.15078 miles close to one hundred fifty miles per hour. As such, it is a most valuable measure for seafarers and fliers, to specify latitude and longitude coordinates of the Earth’s surface.
    History of mm: The modern marine measurement or the measure to define the nautical mile was created at the International Meridian conference in Washington DC in 1884 where it was defined to be 1, 852 meters. Thus, thanks to this agreement the practices in the different countries were standardized with regard to marine and air navigation with the usage of a nautical mile as the main unit of measurement, which is being used at present.

    How to convert Fathom to Nautical mile

    Convert Fathom to Nautical mile Calculation formula

    Now to convert a length from fathoms to nautical miles approximately, you can divide the value in fathoms by 1013

    Nauticalmile = Fathom1013

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    For Example, 5000 fathoms and want to convert it to nautical miles approximately:

    Nauticalmile = Fathom1013
    Nauticalmile = 500ftm1013
    Nauticalmile = 4.9379nm

    Fathom to Nautical mile conversion table

    fathom[ftm]Nautical mile[nm]
    10ftm 0.0099nm
    20ftm0.0198nm
    30ftm0.0296nm
    40ftm0.0395nm
    50ftm0.0494nm
    60ftm0.0593nm
    70ftm0.0691nm
    80ftm0.079nm
    90ftm0.0889nm
    100ftm0.0988nm
    1000ftm0.9876nm

    How to Convert Fathom to Nautical mile?

    To convert the unit of length in Fathom to Nautical mile using calculator, follow the below steps:

    To use the above "ftm to nm Conversion Calculator" follow the below steps:

    1. Mention the value of length in any box, within the given input field

    2. automatic on the convert the value will appear in the output field.

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