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.
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
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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.