Centimeters to Fathoms conversion

How to convert centimeters to fathoms?

Sure, let's start by understanding the units involved. A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length, while a fathom is a unit used primarily in nautical contexts to measure the depth of water.

1 fathom is equivalent to 6 feet. Therefore, to convert centimeters to fathoms, you need to go through two steps:

1. Convert centimeters to feet.
2. Convert feet to fathoms.

Here are the conversions you need:

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
• 1 foot = 12 inches
• 1 fathom = 6 feet

First, let's convert 1 centimeter to feet:

$1 \text{ cm} \times \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} = 0.3937 \text{ inches}$

Next, convert inches to feet:

$0.3937 \text{ inches} \times \frac{1 \text{ foot}}{12 \text{ inches}} = 0.0328 \text{ feet}$

Now, convert feet to fathoms:

$0.0328 \text{ feet} \times \frac{1 \text{ fathom}}{6 \text{ feet}} = 0.00547 \text{ fathoms}$

Thus, 1 centimeter is approximately 0.00547 fathoms.

Now, let's consider a few other real-world examples for different quantities of centimeters:

100 Centimeters to Fathoms

First, convert centimeters to feet:

$100 \text{ cm} \times \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} = 39.37 \text{ inches}$

Then convert inches to feet:

$39.37 \text{ inches} \times \frac{1 \text{ foot}}{12 \text{ inches}} = 3.28 \text{ feet}$

Finally, convert feet to fathoms:

$3.28 \text{ feet} \times \frac{1 \text{ fathom}}{6 \text{ feet}} = 0.547 \text{ fathoms}$

500 Centimeters to Fathoms

First, convert centimeters to feet:

$500 \text{ cm} \times \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} = 196.85 \text{ inches}$

Then convert inches to feet:

$196.85 \text{ inches} \times \frac{1 \text{ foot}}{12 \text{ inches}} = 16.4 \text{ feet}$

Finally, convert feet to fathoms:

$16.4 \text{ feet} \times \frac{1 \text{ fathom}}{6 \text{ feet}} = 2.73 \text{ fathoms}$

1000 Centimeters to Fathoms

First, convert centimeters to feet:

$1000 \text{ cm} \times \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} = 393.7 \text{ inches}$

Then convert inches to feet:

$393.7 \text{ inches} \times \frac{1 \text{ foot}}{12 \text{ inches}} = 32.8 \text{ feet}$

Finally, convert feet to fathoms:

$32.8 \text{ feet} \times \frac{1 \text{ fathom}}{6 \text{ feet}} = 5.47 \text{ fathoms}$

These are some examples of converting different quantities of centimeters to fathoms, following the conversion process accurately through the intermediate steps of converting to inches and then to feet before finally converting to fathoms.