Yard

yd

Imperial unit equal to 3 feet

About Yard (yd)

Defined as exactly 0.9144 meters since 1959, the yard is central to American football field markings, fabric sales, and landscaping measurements in the US and UK. Legend attributes its origin to the distance from King Henry I's nose to the tip of his outstretched thumb, though the modern definition is tied to the meter.

Category
Length
Symbol
yd
Also known as
yards yds
01

CONVERT TO

Meter m Kilometer km Centimeter cm Millimeter mm Micrometer µm Nanometer nm Mile mi Foot ft Inch in Nautical Mile nmi Light-year ly Fathom ftm Furlong fur Chain ch Rod rd League lea Thou th Parsec pc Astronomical Unit au

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Yard (yd)?

Imperial unit equal to 3 feet

How many Meter (m) are in one Yard (yd)?

One Yard (yd) equals 0.9144 Meter (m).

How many Kilometer (km) are in one Yard (yd)?

One Yard (yd) equals 0.0009144 Kilometer (km).

How many Centimeter (cm) are in one Yard (yd)?

One Yard (yd) equals 91.44 Centimeter (cm).

How do I convert Yard to Meter?

To convert Yard to Meter, multiply the value by 0.9144 (1 yd = 0.9144 m).