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Fathom to Inch Converter

Convert fathoms (ftm) to inches (in). 1 ftm = 72 in.

1 ftm = 72 in

Inch to Fathom converter

How to convert fathoms to inches

1 fathom is equal to 72 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 0.01388888889 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

inches = fathoms × 72
inches = fathoms ÷ 0.01388888889

Example: convert 15 ftm to in: 15 × 72 = 1,080 in.

Fathom to Inch conversion table

Fathom (ftm)Inch (in)
0.01 ftm0.72 in
0.1 ftm7.2 in
1 ftm72 in
2 ftm144 in
3 ftm216 in
5 ftm360 in
10 ftm720 in
20 ftm1,440 in
50 ftm3,600 in
100 ftm7,200 in
250 ftm18,000 in
500 ftm36,000 in
1,000 ftm72,000 in

About the fathom

The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.

Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

About the inch

The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.

Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in a fathom?

There are 72 inches in 1 fathom (ftm).

How many fathoms are in a inch?

1 inch (in) equals 0.01388888889 fathoms.

How do I convert fathoms to inches?

Multiply the length in fathoms by 72. For example, 15 ftm × 72 = 1,080 in.

How do I convert inches to fathoms?

Divide the length in inches by 72, or multiply it by 0.01388888889. You can also use the Inch to Fathom converter.