Length & Distance

Nautical Miles to Fathoms

Convert nautical miles to fathoms instantly. 1 nmi = 1012.6859142607 ftm. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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How to convert nautical miles to fathoms

To convert nautical miles to fathoms, multiply by 1012.6859142607. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

ftm = nmi × 1012.6859142607

Nautical Miles to Fathoms conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

Nautical MilesFathoms
1 nmi1,012.69 ftm
2 nmi2,025.37 ftm
3 nmi3,038.06 ftm
5 nmi5,063.43 ftm
10 nmi10,126.86 ftm
20 nmi20,253.72 ftm
25 nmi25,317.15 ftm
50 nmi50,634.3 ftm
100 nmi101,268.59 ftm
500 nmi506,342.96 ftm
1,000 nmi1,012,685.91 ftm

What is a nautical mile?

One minute of latitude, fixed at exactly 1,852 m. Used at sea and in the air.

What is a fathom?

Six feet. The traditional unit for water depth on nautical charts.

The formula

ftm = nmi × 1012.6859142607

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Nautical Miles to Fathoms

  1. Type the number of nautical miles you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in fathoms straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked fathoms to nautical miles page.

Nautical Miles to Fathoms — frequently asked questions

How many fathoms are in a nautical mile?

One nautical mile equals 1012.6859142607 ftm. ftm = nmi × 1012.6859142607

What is the formula to convert nautical miles to fathoms?

The formula is ftm = nmi × 1012.6859142607. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert fathoms back to nautical miles?

Divide instead of multiplying: one fathom is 0.000987473 nmi. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this nautical miles to fathoms free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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