Convert Centimeters (cm) to Fathoms (ftm) | cm in ftm

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) 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 Centimeters to Fathoms

Formula
ftm = cm / 182.88
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Fathoms, divide the number of Centimeters by 182.9
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Fathom
There are 182.88 Centimeters in 1 Fathom
Fathoms (ftm) in 1 Centimetre
There are 0.01 Fathoms in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

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 Centimeters (cm) to Fathoms (ftm)