Yards to Fathoms
Snapshot
1 Yard equals 0.5 Fathoms.
- Reference basis: This result uses fixed sounding-depth definitions for the active charting route.
- Example: For 2 Yards, the result equals 1 Fathoms.
Interactive conversion
Converter Calculator
Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.
0.5 Fathoms (ftm)
SwitchAPI and AI agent access
Yards to Fathoms.
Machine-readable identifiers
- Conversion family
marine- Source unit
yards- Target unit
fathoms
Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.
Example API request and response
POST /api/v1/convertRequest
{
"family": "marine",
"value": 1,
"from": "yards",
"to": "fathoms"
}Essential response
{
"ok": true,
"conversion": {
"family": "marine",
"value": 1,
"from": "yards",
"to": "fathoms",
"result": {
"raw": 0.5,
"display": "0.5"
},
"canonicalPath": "/marine/yards-to-fathoms/"
}
}Explanation
Yards convert into fathoms inside the marine depth family. Formula: ftm = yd × 0.5. The same fixed relationship is used in the calculator, common values, and mirror page so route checks stay aligned.
This is useful for marine navigation, onboard operations, sounding work, or vessel-capacity checks where nautical units and engineering units need to line up without changing the underlying reference model.
Common Conversion Values
| Yard (yd) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |