Convert Fathom to Astronomical Unit
Enter the number of fathoms that you want to convert to astronomical units.
How to Convert Fathoms to Astronomical Units
The fathom and astronomical unit are both units of length. 1 astronomical unit equals 81802274716 fathoms. This means to convert fathoms to astronomical units, you divide by 81802274716.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fathom to astronomical units:
We need to convert fathoms to astronomical units
Since 1 AU = 81802274716 fathom, divide by 81802274716
5 ÷ 81802274716 = 6.1122994652e-11
5 fathom = 6.1122994652e-11 AU
Fathom to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common fathom to astronomical unit conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Fathoms (fathom) | Astronomical Units (AU) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fathom | 1.222459893e-12 AU |
| 0.5 fathom | 6.1122994652e-12 AU |
| 1 fathom | 1.222459893e-11 AU |
| 2 fathom | 2.4449197861e-11 AU |
| 5 fathom | 6.1122994652e-11 AU |
| 10 fathom | 1.222459893e-10 AU |
| 25 fathom | 3.0561497326e-10 AU |
| 50 fathom | 6.1122994652e-10 AU |
| 100 fathom | 1.222459893e-9 AU |
About These Units
Fathom (fathom)
A fathom is a nautical unit equal to 6 feet or 1.8288 meters. Fathoms traditionally measure water depth and anchor chain length. The term comes from Old English "fæðm" meaning outstretched arms. Depth soundings were historically reported in fathoms.
Astronomical Unit (AU)
An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from Earth to the Sun: approximately 149.6 million kilometers or 93 million miles. AUs measure distances within our solar system. Mars is 1.52 AU from the Sun, Jupiter is 5.2 AU.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert fathoms to astronomical units?
To convert fathoms to astronomical units, divide the value by 81802274716. For example, 10 fathom = 1.222459893e-10 AU.
How many astronomical units are in 1 fathom?
1 fathom equals 1.222459893e-11 astronomical units.
What is the formula for fathoms to astronomical units?
The formula is: AU = fathom ÷ 81802274716.