Fathom (ftm) to Inches (in) converter

Converting from Fathom (ftm) to Inches (in)

What is Fathom (ftm)

A fathom (ftm) is a unit of length primarily used in maritime contexts. It measures depth and is equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters. The term “fathom” comes from the Old English word “fæðm,” which means to embrace or encircle, reflecting its origin in measuring the span of a person's outstretched arms.

What is Inches (in)

An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot, or approximately 2.54 centimeters. The inch is commonly used in the United States and some other countries for measuring small distances, dimensions, and heights.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from fathoms to inches, you can use the following formula:

in=ftm×72
To convert from inches to fathoms, you would use:
ftm=in×0.01388889

Examples

  1. Converting 1 fathom to inches:
    Using the formula:

    in=1 ftm×72=72 in

  2. Converting 5 fathoms to inches:

    in=5 ftm×72=360 in

  3. Converting 9 fathoms to inches:

    in=9 ftm×72=648 in

  4. Converting 10 inches to fathoms:

    ftm=10 in×0.1388889≈1.388889 ftm

  5. Converting 5 inches to fathoms:

    ftm=5 in×0.06944444≈0.3472222 ftm

  6. Converting 9 inches to fathoms:

    ftm=9 in×0.125≈1.125 ftm

Fathom to Inches conversion table

ftm to in conversion table

Fathom (ftm)Inches (in)
0.01 ftm0.72 in
0.1 ftm7.2 in
1 ftm72 in
2 ftm144 in
3 ftm216 in
4 ftm288 in
5 ftm360 in
6 ftm432 in
7 ftm504 in
8 ftm576 in
9 ftm648 in
10 ftm720 in
10 ftm720 in
20 ftm1 440 in
30 ftm2 160 in
40 ftm2 880 in
50 ftm3 600 in
60 ftm4 320 in
70 ftm5 040 in
80 ftm5 760 in
90 ftm6 480 in
100 ftm7 200 in
1 000 ftm72 000 in
2 000 ftm144 000 in
3 000 ftm216 000 in
4 000 ftm288 000 in
5 000 ftm360 000 in
6 000 ftm432 000 in
7 000 ftm504 000 in
8 000 ftm576 000 in
9 000 ftm648 000 in
10 000 ftm720 000 in