Converting from Cable (cbl) to Feet (ft)

What is Cable (cbl)

A cable, often referred to in nautical contexts, is a unit of measurement commonly used in maritime navigation. It is equivalent to 1/10th of a nautical mile and is approximately 607.6115 feet. The cable measurement originates from the need to measure distances over water, making it useful for sailors and navigators.

What is Feet (ft)

A foot is a unit of linear measurement that is commonly used in various applications, particularly in the United States. One foot is defined as 12 inches and corresponds to 0.3048 meters. This unit is widely used for measuring height, distance, and other physical dimensions in both everyday life and in technical contexts.

Conversion Formulas

To convert cables to feet, you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert feet to cables, the formula is:

Examples

1. Converting 1 cable to feet:

   feet=1cbl×607.6115≈607.6115ft

2. Converting 2 cables to feet:

   feet=2cbl×607.6115≈1215.223ft

3. Converting 12 cables to feet:

   feet=12cbl×607.6115≈7291.339ft

4. Converting 13 cables to feet:

   feet=13cbl×607.6115≈7898.95ft

5. Converting 1 foot to cables:

   cables=1ft×0.001645788≈0.001645788cbl

6. Converting 12 feet to cables:

   cables=12ft×0.001645788≈0.01974946cbl

7. Converting 13 feet to cables:

   cables=13ft×0.001645788≈0.02139525cbl

8. Converting 2 feet to cables:

   cables=2ft×0.001645788≈0.003291577cbl

Use this page to perform converting from Cable (cbl) to Feet (ft).