1 fm = 2 yd
1 Fathom (fm) = 2 Yard (yd).
If you want to reverse convert, use Yard → Fathom. 1 yd = 0.5 fm. You can also explore the full Length converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Fathom to Yard formula: value in yd = value in fm × 2.
Yard to Fathom formula: value in fm = value in yd × 0.5.
How to convert Fathom to Yard
To convert Fathom to Yard, multiply the value in fm by 2. This gives the result in yd.
For example, 1 fm = 2 yd and 10 fm = 20 yd.
What is Fathom?
Fathom (fm): A traditional maritime depth measure equal here to six international feet. Historical local fathoms can have different lengths. 1 Fathom = 6 ft = 1.8288 m.
What is Yard?
Yard (yd): A length of three feet, used for sports-field distances and for selling fabric in some countries. 1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m.
FAQ
How many yard are in 1 fathom?
There are 2 yd in 1 fm.
Why can conversion results differ slightly?
Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.
How do I convert fathom to yard?
Multiply the value in fm by 2 to get the value in yd.
Fathom → other Length units
- 1 fathom → meter = 1.8288 meter
- 1 fathom → kilometer = 0.0018288 kilometer
- 1 fathom → decimeter = 18.288 decimeter
- 1 fathom → centimeter = 182.88 centimeter
- 1 fathom → millimeter = 1828.8 millimeter
- 1 fathom = 1828800 micrometer
- 1 fathom = 1828800000 nanometer
- 1 fathom = 1828800000000 picometer
- 1 fathom → nautical mile = 0.00098747300215983 nautical mile
- 1 fathom → mile = 0.0011363636363636 mile
- 1 fathom → yard = 2 yard
- 1 fathom → feet = 6 feet
- 1 fathom → inch = 72 inch
- 1 fathom → hand = 18 hand
- 1 fathom = 1.2224772929205E-11 astronomical unit
- 1 fathom = 1.9330431252642E-16 lightyear
- 1 fathom = 5.9267371645358E-17 parsec
Fathom → Yard Table
The table below shows common values from Fathom to Yard and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| fm | yd | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fm | 2 yd | 2.0000 |
| 2 fm | 4 yd | 4.0000 |
| 3 fm | 6 yd | 6.0000 |
| 4 fm | 8 yd | 8.0000 |
| 5 fm | 10 yd | 10.0000 |
| 10 fm | 20 yd | 20.0000 |
| 12 fm | 24 yd | 24.0000 |
| 15 fm | 30 yd | 30.0000 |
| 20 fm | 40 yd | 40.0000 |
| 25 fm | 50 yd | 50.0000 |
| 30 fm | 60 yd | 60.0000 |
| 40 fm | 80 yd | 80.0000 |
| 50 fm | 100 yd | 100.0000 |
| 75 fm | 150 yd | 150.0000 |
| 100 fm | 200 yd | 200.0000 |
| 200 fm | 400 yd | 400.0000 |
| 250 fm | 500 yd | 500.0000 |
| 500 fm | 1000 yd | 1000.0000 |
| 750 fm | 1500 yd | 1500.0000 |
| 1000 fm | 2000 yd | 2000.0000 |
| 2500 fm | 5000 yd | 5000.0000 |
| 5000 fm | 10000 yd | 10000.0000 |
| 10000 fm | 20000 yd | 20000.0000 |
Yard → Fathom Table
| yd | fm | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.5 fm | 0.5000 |
| 2 yd | 1 fm | 1.0000 |
| 3 yd | 1.5 fm | 1.5000 |
| 4 yd | 2 fm | 2.0000 |
| 5 yd | 2.5 fm | 2.5000 |
| 10 yd | 5 fm | 5.0000 |
| 12 yd | 6 fm | 6.0000 |
| 15 yd | 7.5 fm | 7.5000 |
| 20 yd | 10 fm | 10.0000 |
| 25 yd | 12.5 fm | 12.5000 |
| 30 yd | 15 fm | 15.0000 |
| 40 yd | 20 fm | 20.0000 |
| 50 yd | 25 fm | 25.0000 |
| 75 yd | 37.5 fm | 37.5000 |
| 100 yd | 50 fm | 50.0000 |
| 200 yd | 100 fm | 100.0000 |
| 250 yd | 125 fm | 125.0000 |
| 500 yd | 250 fm | 250.0000 |
| 750 yd | 375 fm | 375.0000 |
| 1000 yd | 500 fm | 500.0000 |
| 2500 yd | 1250 fm | 1250.0000 |
| 5000 yd | 2500 fm | 2500.0000 |
| 10000 yd | 5000 fm | 5000.0000 |
Yard → Fathom
The reverse value is 1 yd = 0.5 fm.