Convert fathom to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Kiloyard
1 fath = 0.002 kyd
Example: convert 15 fath to kyd:
15 fath = 15 × 0.002 kyd = 0.03 kyd
Fathom to Kiloyard Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.