Convert Miles to Fathoms

How to convert Miles to Fathoms?

To convert miles to fathoms, you need to know that:

• 1 mile = 8 furlongs
• 1 furlong = 10 chains
• 1 chain = 4 rods
• 1 rod = 25 links
• 1 link = 0.66 feet
• 1 fathom = 6 feet

So, the conversion would be:

1 mile = 8 furlongs × 10 chains × 4 rods × 25 links × 0.66 feet = 5280 feet. 1 mile = 5280 feet

Now, to convert feet to fathoms: 1 fathom = 6 feet

So, divide the number of feet by 6 to get the equivalent in fathoms.

Let's say you have 5280 feet: 5280 feet ÷ 6 feet per fathom = 880 fathoms

So, 1 mile is equivalent to 880 fathoms.