Fathoms to Inches

Convert fathoms (ftm) to inches (in) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Fathoms (ftm)

ftm

Inches (in)

1 ftm = 72 in

Full precision:72 in

Fraction:72 in

Feet + Inches:236' 2.65"

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 fathoms to inches, we multiply by 72 because one fathom equals exactly 72 inches.

1 fathom = 72 inches

Since each fathom contains 72 inches, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 72 = 72 inches

So 1 fathoms = 72 inches. For practical use, this is approximately 72 inches on a standard ruler.

✓Quick check: 72 ÷ 72 = 1 fathoms

How to Convert Fathoms to Inches

To convert fathoms to inches, multiply the value by 72.

Inches = Fathoms × 72

1 fathom = 72 inches

Tip: To convert inches back to fathoms, divide by 72.

Example 1: 1 ftm = 72 in
1 × 72 = 72

Example 2: 5 ftm = 360 in
5 × 72 = 360

Example 3: 10 ftm = 720 in
10 × 72 = 720

Unit	1 ftm =
Fathoms to Kilometers	0.0018288 km
Fathoms to Meters	1.8288 m
Fathoms to Centimeters	182.88 cm
Fathoms to Millimeters	1828.8 mm
Fathoms to Micrometers	1828800 μm
Fathoms to Nanometers	1828800000 nm
Fathoms to Miles	0.0011364 mi
Fathoms to Yards	2 yd
Fathoms to Feet	6 ft
Fathoms to Inches	72 in
Fathoms to Nautical Miles	0.00098747 nmi
Fathoms to Light Years	1.933e-16 ly
Fathoms to Astronomical Units	1.2225e-11 AU
Fathoms to Parsecs	5.9261e-17 pc
Fathoms to Angstroms	1.8288e+10 Å
Fathoms to Planck Lengths	1.1315e+35 ℓP
Fathoms to Rods	0.36364 rd

The fathom (ftm) is a unit of length in the nautical system. One fathom equals 1.8288 meters.

The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One inch equals 0.0254 meters.