Yard Converter

Convert yards (yd) to meters, feet, inches, miles, and other length units.

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The yard (yd) is a unit of length in the British Imperial system, equal to exactly 3 feet, 36 inches, or 0.9144 m. Historically, it corresponded to the distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of an outstretched arm.

Common Yard Conversions

  • 1 yd = 3 ft — exact value by definition.
  • 1 yd = 36 in — one yard equals thirty-six inches.
  • 1 yd = 0.9144 m — exact value by definition.
  • 1 yd = 91.44 cm — one yard equals ninety-one centimeters.
  • 1,760 yd = 1 mi — one mile equals one thousand seven hundred sixty yards.

Yards are widely used in American and Canadian football — field markings and distances are measured in yards. They are also common in golf and the textile industry.