Convert famn to yard
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Yard
1 famn = 1.94808982206912 yd
Example: convert 15 famn to yd:
15 famn = 15 × 1.94808982206912 yd = 29.2213473310367 yd
Famn to Yard Conversion Table
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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.
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.