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Inch (in) to Fathom Conversion

Convert inches to fathoms quickly and accurately. 1 fathom = 6 feet = 72 inches. This page provides formulas, tables, and practical scenarios.

Inch to Fathom Conversion
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Common Conversion Formulas

1 fathom = 6 ft = 72 in

1 in = 0.0138889 fathom

Related: inch to foot, inch to yard, inch to mile

Basic Conversion Table

12 in = 0.166667 fathom

36 in = 0.5 fathom

72 in = 1 fathom

144 in = 2 fathoms

Practical Applications

Inch is common in engineering and manufacturing; fathom is used for water depth and rope length in maritime operations. This conversion helps unify units in cross-domain tasks.

• Diving: Convert pool or sea depth from inches to fathoms.

• Marine engineering: Convert equipment dimensions (in) to depth planning (fathom).

• Navigation: Convert rope length used for anchoring from inches to fathoms.

Conversion Formula

fathom = in ÷ 72

Example: 36 in = 36 ÷ 72 = 0.5 fathom

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a fathom?

A: A marine unit equal to 6 feet or 72 inches (≈1.8288 meters).

Q: How to convert in to fathom?

A: fathom = in ÷ 72.

Other Unit Conversion Methods

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