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Convert fathoms to yards

Fathoms to yards. Enter a value to convert, or use the fathoms to yards chart further down the page.

1 ftm = 2 yd

1 fathom equals 2 yards. Going the other way, 1 yard = 0.5 fathoms.

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How to convert fathoms to yards

To convert fathoms to yards, multiply the fathom value by 2. You can also divide by 0.5 to get the same answer.

yd = ftm × 2

Worked example

Convert 15 ftm to yards:

15 ftm = 30 yd

fathoms to yards conversion chart

Use this fathoms to yards table for quick reference without typing anything.

fathoms to yards conversion table
fathoms (ftm)yards (yd)
0.01 ftm0.02 yd
0.1 ftm0.2 yd
1 ftm2 yd
2 ftm4 yd
3 ftm6 yd
5 ftm10 yd
10 ftm20 yd
20 ftm40 yd
50 ftm100 yd
100 ftm200 yd
1,000 ftm2,000 yd

What is a fathom?

The fathom (ftm) is a unit of length equal to 1.8288 meters.

What is a yard?

The yard is exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet. It is used for fabric, landscaping and — most visibly — for measuring the field in American football.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a fathom?

1 fathoms equals 2 yards. Going the other way, 1 yards is 0.5 fathoms.

How do you convert fathoms to yards?

To convert fathoms to yards, multiply the fathom value by 2. You can also divide by 0.5 to get the same answer.

What is 10 fathoms in yards?

10 fathoms equals 20 yards. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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