Convert 5 Fathoms to Meters
How long is 5 fathoms? How far is 5 fathoms in meters? 5 fathoms to m conversion.
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5 Fathoms =
9.144 Meters
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Result in Plain English
5 fathoms is equal to about 9.14 meters.
Result as a Fraction
5 fathoms
= 1,143⁄125 meters
= 9 and 18⁄125 meters
In Scientific Notation
5 fathoms
= 5 x 100 fathoms
= 9.144 x 100 meters
Fathoms
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet. Its most common use is to measure the depth of water. It is based on the length of a man's armspan.
Meters
A meter, or metre, is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, from which all other length units are based. It is equal to 100 centimeters, 1/1000th of a kilometer, or about 39.37 inches.Abbreviation: m