Convert yard to fathom
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Fathom
1 yd = 0.5 fath
Example: convert 15 yd to fath:
15 yd = 15 × 0.5 fath = 7.5 fath
Yard to Fathom Conversion Table
| yard | fathom |
|---|
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.