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Convert Fathoms (US survey) to Yards

Fathoms (US survey)




Yards


How to use this Fathoms (US survey) to Yards Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Fathoms (US survey) value from Fathoms (US survey) units to Yards units.

  1. Enter the input Fathoms (US survey) value in the text field.
  2. The given Fathoms (US survey) is converted to Yards in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Yards label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Yards value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Fathoms (US survey) to Yards, use the following formula.

Yards = Fathoms (US survey) / 0.49999900005787995

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Fathoms (US survey) to Yards Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Fathoms (US survey) to Yards.

Fathoms (US survey) (fath)Yards (yd)
0 fath0 yd
1 fath2 yd
2 fath4 yd
3 fath6 yd
4 fath8 yd
5 fath10 yd
6 fath12 yd
7 fath14 yd
8 fath16 yd
9 fath18 yd
10 fath20 yd
20 fath40.0001 yd
50 fath100.0002 yd
100 fath200.0004 yd
1000 fath2000.004 yd
10000 fath20000.04 yd
100000 fath200000.4 yd

Fathoms (US survey)

A fathom (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts in the United States to measure water depth. One US survey fathom is equivalent to exactly 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms (US survey) are utilized in navigation, fishing, and marine activities in the United States to describe water depth. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and ensures consistency in maritime practices.

Yards

A yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One yard is equal to 0.9144 meters.

The yard originated from various units used in medieval England. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.9144 meters.

Yards are often used to measure distances in sports fields, textiles, and land. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the yard remains in use in these countries.