Convert yard to famn
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Famn
1 yd = 0.513323353303019 famn
Example: convert 15 yd to famn:
15 yd = 15 × 0.513323353303019 famn = 7.69985029954528 famn
Yard to Famn Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.