Convert 272.0 Fathoms to Nautical Miles
Need to convert 272.0 Fathoms to Nautical Miles? Use our length converter to instantly get the answer.
272.0 Fathoms is equal to 0.268593 Nautical Miles.
How to Convert 272.0 Fathoms to Nautical Miles
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Fathom = 0.000987473 Nautical Miles
Now, we can multiply both sides by 272 to find the result for your value:
(1 × 272.0) fath = (0.000987473 × 272.0) nmi
272 fath = 0.268593 nmi
272 fath = 0.268593 nmi
Conversion Factors
1 Fathom = 0.000987473 Nautical Miles
1 Nautical Mile = 1,012.6859142607 Fathoms
Formula:
Nautical Miles = Fathoms × 0.000987473
Calculation:
272 fath × 0.000987473 = 0.268593 nmi
About the Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 6 feet, or 1.8288 m. It is used for measuring the depth of water. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.