Fathoms to Lines: the quick answer
1 ftm = 864 line
1 fathom equals 864 lines
To convert fathoms to lines, multiply the value by 864. To go the other way, multiply lines by 0.00115741 to get fathoms.
To convert fathoms to lines, multiply the value by 864. To go the other way, multiply lines by 0.00115741 to get fathoms.
| Fathoms (ftm) | Lines (line) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 864 line |
| 2 ftm | 1,728 line |
| 5 ftm | 4,320 line |
| 10 ftm | 8,640 line |
| 20 ftm | 17,280 line |
| 50 ftm | 43,200 line |
| 100 ftm | 86,400 line |
| 500 ftm | 432,000 line |
| 1,000 ftm | 864,000 line |
Fathom (ftm). A fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
Line (line). A line is 1/12 of an inch, an old unit still used for watch and button sizes.
There are 864 lines in one fathom.
Multiply the number of fathoms by 864. For example, 10 fathoms equal 8,640 lines.
One line equals 0.00115741 fathoms.