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.
1 fathom = 6 ft = 72 in
1 in = 0.0138889 fathom
Related: inch to foot, inch to yard, inch to mile
12 in = 0.166667 fathom
36 in = 0.5 fathom
72 in = 1 fathom
144 in = 2 fathoms
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.
fathom = in ÷ 72
Example: 36 in = 36 ÷ 72 = 0.5 fathom
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.