Fathom to Span (cloth) Converter (ftm to span)

How to convert fathoms to spans (cloth)

1 fathom is equal to 8 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.125 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = fathoms × 8
spans (cloth) = fathoms ÷ 0.125

Example: convert 15 ftm to span: 15 × 8 = 120 span.

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

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Frequently asked questions

How many spans (cloth) are in a fathom?

There are 8 spans (cloth) in 1 fathom (ftm).

How many fathoms are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 0.125 fathoms.

How do I convert fathoms to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in fathoms by 8. For example, 15 ftm × 8 = 120 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to fathoms?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 8, or multiply it by 0.125. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Fathom converter.