Fathom Conversions

Use this easy and mobile-friendly calculator to convert between Fathoms and other units of Length.

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1 Fathom =

72 Inches

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Fathoms

A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet. Its most common use is to measure the depth of water. It is based on the length of a man's armspan.

Inches

An inch is a unit of length equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters. There are 12 inches in a foot, and 36 inches in a yard.

Abbreviation: in