In this article I will show you how to convert 1 inches into fathoms. Throughout the explanation below I might also call it 1 in to fm. They are the same thing!
How to Convert Inches to Fathoms
A inch is smaller than a fathom. I know that a in is smaller than a fm because of something called conversion factors.
Put very simply, a conversion factor is a number that can be used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing it. So when we need to convert 1 inches into fathoms, we use a conversion factor to get the answer.
The conversion factor for in to fm is:
Now that we know what the conversion factor is, we can easily calculate the conversion of 1 in to fm by multiplying 0.013888888888889 by the number of inches we have, which is 1.
So, the answer to the question "what is 1 inches in fathoms?" is 0.013888888888889 fm.
Inches to Fathoms Conversion Table
Below is a sample conversion table for in to fm:
| Inches (in) | Fathoms (fm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.03 |
| 3 | 0.04 |
| 5 | 0.07 |
| 10 | 0.14 |
| 20 | 0.28 |
| 50 | 0.69 |
| 100 | 1.39 |
| 1000 | 13.89 |
Best Conversion Unit for 1 in
Sometimes when you work with conversions from one unit to another, the numbers can get a little confusing. Especially when dealing with really large numbers.
I've also calculated what the best unit of measurement is for 1 in.
To determine which unit is best, I decided to define that as being the unit of measurement which is as low as possible, without going below 1. Smaller numbers are more easily understood and can make it easier for you to understand the measurement.
The best unit of measurement I have found for 1 in is inches and the amount is 1 in.