To convert fathoms to geometric paces, multiply the value by 1.2. To go the other way, multiply geometric paces by 0.833333 to get fathoms.
| Fathoms (ftm) | Geometric Paces (gpace) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 1.2 gpace |
| 2 ftm | 2.4 gpace |
| 5 ftm | 6 gpace |
| 10 ftm | 12 gpace |
| 20 ftm | 24 gpace |
| 50 ftm | 60 gpace |
| 100 ftm | 120 gpace |
| 500 ftm | 600 gpace |
| 1,000 ftm | 1,200 gpace |
Fathom (ftm). A fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
Geometric pace (gpace). The geometric pace is 5 feet (1.524 m), a full stride from one heel strike to the next heel strike of the same foot.
There are 1.2 geometric paces in one fathom.
Multiply the number of fathoms by 1.2. For example, 10 fathoms equal 12 geometric paces.
One geometric pace equals 0.833333 fathoms.