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Convert Yards to Fathoms

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How to use this Yards to Fathoms Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Yards value from Yards units to Fathoms units.

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

Formula

To convert given length from Yards to Fathoms, use the following formula.

Fathoms = Yards / 1.99999999981712

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Yards to Fathoms Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Yards to Fathoms.

Yards (yd)Fathoms (fath)
0 yd0 fath
1 yd0.5 fath
2 yd1 fath
3 yd1.5 fath
4 yd2 fath
5 yd2.5 fath
6 yd3 fath
7 yd3.5 fath
8 yd4 fath
9 yd4.5 fath
10 yd5 fath
20 yd10 fath
50 yd25 fath
100 yd50 fath
1000 yd500 fath
10000 yd5000 fath
100000 yd50000 fath

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.

Fathoms

A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices.