Convert 42.0 Yards to Fathoms
Need to convert 42.0 Yards to Fathoms? Use our length converter to instantly get the answer.
42.0 Yards is equal to 21 Fathoms.
How to Convert 42.0 Yards to Fathoms
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Yard = 0.5 Fathoms
Now, we can multiply both sides by 42 to find the result for your value:
(1 × 42.0) yd = (0.5 × 42.0) fath
42 yd = 21 fath
42 yd = 21 fath
Conversion Factors
1 Yard = 0.5 Fathoms
1 Fathom = 2 Yards
Formula:
Fathoms = Yards × 0.5
Calculation:
42 yd × 0.5 = 21 fath
About the Yard
A yard is a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It is used in field sports, like football, cricket and for selling fabric. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.