yard to fathom
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to fathom [fath], or change ↔.
yard [yd]
Definition: A yard is a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters.
Historyandorigin: The yard was originally based on the length of a human stride.
CurrentUse: It is used in the United States and the United Kingdom for shorter distances.
funfact: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word 'gierd,' meaning 'rod' or 'stick.'
fathom [fath]
Definition: A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet or 1.8288 meters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in maritime measurements.
CurrentUse: It is used in navigation to measure depths of water.
funfact: The fathom was used for measuring depths at sea.
yard [yd] to fathom [fath] Conversion Table
| 1 yard [yd] | 0.5 fathom [fath] |
| 2 yard [yd] | 1 fathom [fath] |
| 3 yard [yd] | 1.5 fathom [fath] |
| 5 yard [yd] | 2.5 fathom [fath] |
| 10 yard [yd] | 5 fathom [fath] |
| 50 yard [yd] | 25 fathom [fath] |
| 100 yard [yd] | 50 fathom [fath] |
| 1000 yard [yd] | 500 fathom [fath] |
| 10000 yard [yd] | 5000 fathom [fath] |
| 100000 yard [yd] | 50000 fathom [fath] |
| 1000000 yard [yd] | 500000 fathom [fath] |
How to Convert yard to fathom
1 yard [yd] = 0.5 fathom [fath]
1 fathom [fath] = 2 yard [yd]
we use cross multiplication method
yard [yd] → fathom [fath]
1 → 0.5
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.5=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.75