Yards to fathoms
fathoms = yards × 0.5
Reverse: fathoms to yards
How to convert yards to fathoms
One yard is 0.5 fathoms, so multiply the number of yards by 0.5. For example, 20 yards is 20 × 0.5 = 10 fathoms. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 2.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.5 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.
| yards | fathoms |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.5 fm |
| 2 yd | 1 fm |
| 3 yd | 1.5 fm |
| 4 yd | 2 fm |
| 5 yd | 2.5 fm |
| 6 yd | 3 fm |
| 7 yd | 3.5 fm |
| 8 yd | 4 fm |
| 9 yd | 4.5 fm |
| 10 yd | 5 fm |
| 11 yd | 5.5 fm |
| 12 yd | 6 fm |
| 13 yd | 6.5 fm |
| 14 yd | 7 fm |
| 15 yd | 7.5 fm |
| 16 yd | 8 fm |
| 17 yd | 8.5 fm |
| 18 yd | 9 fm |
| 19 yd | 9.5 fm |
| 20 yd | 10 fm |
| 25 yd | 12.5 fm |
| 30 yd | 15 fm |
| 40 yd | 20 fm |
| 50 yd | 25 fm |
| 60 yd | 30 fm |
| 70 yd | 35 fm |
| 75 yd | 37.5 fm |
| 80 yd | 40 fm |
| 90 yd | 45 fm |
| 100 yd | 50 fm |
| 120 yd | 60 fm |
| 150 yd | 75 fm |
| 200 yd | 100 fm |
| 250 yd | 125 fm |
| 300 yd | 150 fm |
| 400 yd | 200 fm |
| 500 yd | 250 fm |
| 750 yd | 375 fm |
| 1,000 yd | 500 fm |
| 1,500 yd | 750 fm |
| 2,000 yd | 1,000 fm |
| 5,000 yd | 2,500 fm |
| 10,000 yd | 5,000 fm |
Questions
How many fathoms are in a yard?
0.5 fathoms.
How do I convert yards to fathoms in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.5, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.