How to convert yards to fathoms
1 yard is equal to 0.5 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 2 yards. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = yards × 0.5
fathoms = yards ÷ 2Example: convert 15 yd to ftm: 15 × 0.5 = 7.5 ftm.
Yard to Fathom conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 yd | 0.005 ftm |
| 0.1 yd | 0.05 ftm |
| 1 yd | 0.5 ftm |
| 2 yd | 1 ftm |
| 3 yd | 1.5 ftm |
| 5 yd | 2.5 ftm |
| 10 yd | 5 ftm |
| 20 yd | 10 ftm |
| 50 yd | 25 ftm |
| 100 yd | 50 ftm |
| 250 yd | 125 ftm |
| 500 yd | 250 ftm |
| 1,000 yd | 500 ftm |
About the yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary