What is a fathom (US survey)?

It is a non-SI length unit used for nautical measurements equal to 6 US survey feet, commonly applied in hydrographic contexts.

Why use centiinch instead of inches?

Centiinch divides the inch into hundredths, allowing more convenient moderate-precision measurements without using thousandths.

Can I use this conversion for modern scientific measurements?

Because both units are nonstandard or legacy, they are better suited for maritime, manufacturing, and printing applications rather than strict scientific use.

How to Convert from Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Centiinch [cin]

Effortlessly convert length measurements from fathom (US survey) to centiinch using this online unit converter, perfect for maritime, engineering, and manufacturing needs.

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Fathom (US survey) [fath] to Centiinch [cin] Conversion Table

Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Centiinch [cin]

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Fathom (US survey) [fath]	Centiinch [cin]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length units from the US survey fathom to centiinch, allowing users to translate large nautical measurements into finer increments used in manufacturing and print layout.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter a numeric value in fathoms (US survey) to convert
Select fathom (US survey) as the initial unit and centiinch as the target unit
Click the convert button to generate the equivalent length in centiinch
View the result for use in manufacturing, printing, or hydrographic applications

Key Features

Converts from fathom (US survey), a non-SI nautical length unit, to centiinch, a fine subdivision of the inch
Supports measurements relevant to hydrographic surveys, maritime operations, and engineering
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring specialized software
Handles legacy and modern unit conversions for precise engineering and documentation

Examples

Converting 2 fathoms (US survey) results in 14400.0288000576 centiinch
Converting 0.5 fathoms (US survey) results in 3600.0072000144 centiinch

Common Use Cases

Recording depths and soundings on historic or legacy hydrographic charts
Specifying maritime line lengths such as anchor cables and mooring lines
Translating US survey measurements into finer units for manufacturing tolerances
Converting small inch-based measures for print layout and graphic work

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm which fathom definition is used to avoid mixing legacy and international units
Use centiinch for moderate-precision dimensioning instead of thousandths of an inch
Apply conversions carefully when integrating legacy survey data with modern standards

Limitations

Fathom (US survey) slightly differs from the international fathom, which may affect precision
Centiinch is an informal unit and not widely standardized internationally
May not be suitable for highly precise scientific or engineering measurements requiring SI units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fathom (US survey)?: It is a non-SI length unit used for nautical measurements equal to 6 US survey feet, commonly applied in hydrographic contexts.
Why use centiinch instead of inches?: Centiinch divides the inch into hundredths, allowing more convenient moderate-precision measurements without using thousandths.
Can I use this conversion for modern scientific measurements?: Because both units are nonstandard or legacy, they are better suited for maritime, manufacturing, and printing applications rather than strict scientific use.

Key Terminology

Fathom (US survey): A traditional length unit equal to 6 US survey feet, used mainly in nautical and hydrographic measurements.
Centiinch: An informal length unit equal to one hundredth of an inch, used for moderate precision measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the fathom (US survey) primarily used for?

Measuring printing layouts

Recording water depths and nautical distances

Specifying manufacturing tolerances

The centiinch is a unit equal to:

One hundredth of an inch

One thousandth of an inch

One tenth of an inch

What is one limitation of using fathom (US survey)?

It is exactly the same as the international fathom

It is a legacy unit differing slightly from international standards

It is a standard SI unit

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