Convert centiinch to fathom
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Fathom
1 cin = 0.000138888888888889 fath
Example: convert 15 cin to fath:
15 cin = 15 × 0.000138888888888889 fath = 0.00208333333333333 fath
Centiinch to Fathom Conversion Table
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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.
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.