Convert kiloyard to fathom
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Fathom
1 kyd = 500 fath
Example: convert 15 kyd to fath:
15 kyd = 15 × 500 fath = 7500 fath
Kiloyard to Fathom Conversion Table
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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.
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.