Convert Calibers (cl) to Fathoms (ftm) | cl in ftm

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Calibers (cl) to Fathoms (ftm) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Calibers to Fathoms

Formula
ftm = cl / 7200
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Fathoms, divide the number of Calibers by 7.2 thousand
Calibers (cl) in 1 Fathom
There are 7200 Calibers in 1 Fathom
Fathoms (ftm) in 1 Caliber
There are 0 Fathoms in 1 Caliber

Unit Information

Caliber
/ˈkalɪbə/
Symbol: cl
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Caliber?

The caliber is a unit of length based on the inch (imperial units) and uses the symbol cl.

It represents the internal diameter of a gun barrel and therefore more often than not, the size of the ammunition or round that gun requires to fire.

It is not always represented or converted exactly in inches so a table or "well-known" conversions are often used to depict measurements / ammo types instead.

Fathom
/ˈfað(ə)m/
Symbol: ftm
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Fathom?

The fathom is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol ftm.

One fathom is equal to 6 feet or 1.8288m.

The phrase fathom derives from an old English derivative of a Viking / Danish word "favn" meaning emracing a pair of arms or a pair of oustretched hands.

The fathom is mostly used in the nautical world to describe depths of water.


Conversion Tables for Calibers (cl) to Fathoms (ftm)