Convert fathom to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Centiinch
1 fath = 7200 cin
Example: convert 15 fath to cin:
15 fath = 15 × 7200 cin = 108000 cin
Fathom to Centiinch Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.