Convert yard to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to yard.
1 yd = 0.499999000002 fath (US). To convert yard to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.499999000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 2.000004 yd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 yd = 0.499999000002 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 2.000004 yd
- 10 yd = 4.99999000002 fath (US)
- 100 yd = 49.9999000002 fath (US)
How to Convert Yard to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 yd = 0.499999000002 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 yd to fath (US):
15 yd = 15 × 0.499999000002 fath (US) = 7.49998500003 fath (US)
Yard to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| yard | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.499999000002 fath (US) |
| 2 yd | 0.999998000004 fath (US) |
| 3 yd | 1.49999700001 fath (US) |
| 5 yd | 2.49999500001 fath (US) |
| 10 yd | 4.99999000002 fath (US) |
| 20 yd | 9.99998000004 fath (US) |
| 50 yd | 24.9999500001 fath (US) |
| 100 yd | 49.9999000002 fath (US) |
| 500 yd | 249.999500001 fath (US) |
| 1000 yd | 499.999000002 fath (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 yard in fathom (US survey)?
1 yard (yd) = 0.499999000002 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert yard to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the yard value by 0.499999000002. For example, 25 yd × 0.499999000002 = 12.4999750001 fath (US).
What is 10 yard in fathom (US survey)?
10 yd = 4.99999000002 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the yard or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 yd equals only 0.499999000002 fath (US).