Anchor chain length conversion table
| Unit | Meters (m) | Feet (ft) | Fathoms (fm) | Shackles / Shots | Cables | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meter | 1 | 3.28 | 0.55 | 0.036 | 0.0054 | 0.00054 |
| 1 Foot | 0.3048 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0111 | 0.00165 | 0.000165 |
| 1 Fathom | 1.8288 | 6 | 1 | 0.0667 | 0.00987 | 0.000987 |
| 1 Shackle / Shot | 27.432 | 90 | 15 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.0148 |
| 1 Cable | 185.2 | 607.6 | 101.2 | 10 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 1 Nautical Mile | 1852 | 6076.1 | 1012 | 100 | 10 | 1 |