Lines to Fathoms: the quick answer
1 line = 0.00115741 ftm
1 line equals 0.00115741 fathoms
To convert lines to fathoms, multiply the value by 0.00115741. To go the other way, multiply fathoms by 864 to get lines.
To convert lines to fathoms, multiply the value by 0.00115741. To go the other way, multiply fathoms by 864 to get lines.
| Lines (line) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 line | 0.00115741 ftm |
| 2 line | 0.00231481 ftm |
| 5 line | 0.00578704 ftm |
| 10 line | 0.0115741 ftm |
| 20 line | 0.0231481 ftm |
| 50 line | 0.0578704 ftm |
| 100 line | 0.115741 ftm |
| 500 line | 0.578704 ftm |
| 1,000 line | 1.15741 ftm |
Line (line). A line is 1/12 of an inch, an old unit still used for watch and button sizes.
Fathom (ftm). A fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
There are 0.00115741 fathoms in one line.
Multiply the number of lines by 0.00115741. For example, 10 lines equal 0.0115741 fathoms.
One fathom equals 864 lines.