A fathom is six feet.
Fathoms to Points Converter — ftm to pt
Convert Fathom (ftm) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 fathom = 5,184 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Fathoms to Points converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 1.8288 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Fathoms to Points
Fathom and Point both measure length. Specifically: A fathom is six feet, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = fathoms × 5183.99999967
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fathom-to-point factor of 5183.99999967.
Simple example
1 ftm × 5184 = 5,184 pt
1 fathom = 5,184 points.
Real-world example
10 ftm × 5184 = 51,840 pt
10 fathoms = 51,840 points.
Conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 5,184 pt |
| 5 ftm | 25,920 pt |
| 10 ftm | 51,840 pt |
| 21.0975 ftm | 109,369.44 pt |
| 42.195 ftm | 218,738.88 pt |
| 100 ftm | 518,400 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Fathom
1 pt × 0.0001929012346 = 0.0001929012 ftm
1 point = 0.0001929012 fathoms.
fathoms = points × 0.00019290123458
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Fathom.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 fathom?
1 fathom equals 5,184 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fathom to point?
Multiply the fathom value by 5184. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to fathom?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0001929012 fathoms. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the fathom to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both fathom and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 5184 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.