To convert bu (Japan) to fathoms, multiply the value by 0.000165699. To go the other way, multiply fathoms by 6,035.04 to get bu (Japan).
| Bu (Japan) (bu) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 bu | 0.000165699 ftm |
| 2 bu | 0.000331398 ftm |
| 5 bu | 0.000828495 ftm |
| 10 bu | 0.00165699 ftm |
| 20 bu | 0.00331398 ftm |
| 50 bu | 0.00828495 ftm |
| 100 bu | 0.0165699 ftm |
| 500 bu | 0.0828495 ftm |
| 1,000 bu | 0.165699 ftm |
Bu (Japan) (bu). The bu is one hundredth of a shaku (about 3.03 mm). Used in: Asia — Japan & Korea.
Fathom (ftm). A fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
There are 0.000165699 fathoms in one bu (Japan).
Multiply the number of bu (Japan) by 0.000165699. For example, 10 bu (Japan) equal 0.00165699 fathoms.
One fathom equals 6,035.04 bu (Japan).