Convert Nanometres (nm) to Fathoms (ftm) | nm in ftm

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Nanometres (nm) to Fathoms (ftm) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Nanometres to Fathoms

Formula
ftm = nm / 1828800000
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Fathoms, divide the number of Nanometres by 1.8 billion
Nanometres (nm) in 1 Fathom
There are 1828800000 Nanometres in 1 Fathom
Fathoms (ftm) in 1 Nanometre
There are 0 Fathoms in 1 Nanometre

Unit Information

Nanometre
/ˈnanə(ʊ)ˌmiːtə/
Symbol: nm
Unit System: SI

What is the Nanometre?

The nanometre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the SI unit metre. It uses the symbol nm.

1 nm is equal to one one-billionth of a metre. (Nano is the prefix for one billionth). It is used to express dimensions on an atomic scale for example a helium atom has a radius of approximately 0.03nm.

The nanometre was previously known as the millimicrometre (or the millimicron).

Fathom
/ˈfað(ə)m/
Symbol: ftm
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Fathom?

The fathom is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol ftm.

One fathom is equal to 6 feet or 1.8288m.

The phrase fathom derives from an old English derivative of a Viking / Danish word "favn" meaning emracing a pair of arms or a pair of oustretched hands.

The fathom is mostly used in the nautical world to describe depths of water.


Conversion Tables for Nanometres (nm) to Fathoms (ftm)