Convert Fathom to Thou
Type the number of fathoms that you wish to convert to thou.
How to Convert Fathoms to Thou
The fathom and thou are both units of length. By definition, 1 fathom equals exactly 72000 thou. This means to convert fathoms to thou, you multiply by 72000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 fathom to thou:
We need to convert fathoms to thou
Since 1 fathom = 72000 thou, multiply by 72000
5 × 72000 = 360000
5 fathom = 360000 thou
Fathom to Thou Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common fathom to thou conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Fathoms (fathom) | Thou (thou) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 fathom | 7200 thou |
| 0.5 fathom | 36000 thou |
| 1 fathom | 72000 thou |
| 2 fathom | 144000 thou |
| 5 fathom | 360000 thou |
| 10 fathom | 720000 thou |
| 25 fathom | 1800000 thou |
| 50 fathom | 3600000 thou |
| 100 fathom | 7200000 thou |
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.
Thou (thou)
A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert fathoms to thou?
To convert fathoms to thou, multiply the value by 72000. For example, 10 fathom = 720000 thou.
How many thou are in 1 fathom?
1 fathom equals 72000 thou.
What is the formula for fathoms to thou?
The formula is: thou = fathom × 72000.