Convert Thou to Fathom
Convert thou to fathoms by entering a value below.
How to Convert Thou to Fathoms
The thou and fathom are both units of length. By definition, 1 fathom equals exactly 72000 thou. This means to convert thou to fathoms, you divide by 72000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to fathoms:
We need to convert thou to fathoms
Since 1 fathom = 72000 thou, divide by 72000
5 ÷ 72000 = 6.9444444444e-5
5 thou = 6.9444444444e-5 fathom
Thou to Fathom Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to fathom conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Fathoms (fathom) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 thou | 1.3888888889e-6 fathom |
| 0.5 thou | 6.9444444444e-6 fathom |
| 1 thou | 1.3888888889e-5 fathom |
| 2 thou | 2.7777777778e-5 fathom |
| 5 thou | 6.9444444444e-5 fathom |
| 10 thou | 0.0001388889 fathom |
| 25 thou | 0.0003472222 fathom |
| 50 thou | 0.0006944444 fathom |
| 100 thou | 0.0013888889 fathom |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert thou to fathoms?
To convert thou to fathoms, divide the value by 72000. For example, 10 thou = 0.0001388889 fathom.
How many fathoms are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 1.3888888889e-5 fathoms.
What is the formula for thou to fathoms?
The formula is: fathom = thou ÷ 72000.