Convert yard to kilometer
Facts about the Yard
A yard is equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters in the imperial system.
The yard has historical ties to medieval England and was standardized to 0.9144 meters in the mid-20th century.
Common in sports fields, landscaping, and fabric measurement.
1 yd = 3 ft = 36 in = 0.9144 m
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | ft | 3 |
| 1 yd | in | 36 |
| 1 yd | m | 0.9144 |
Facts about the Kilometer
A kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters and is used to measure long distances.
Derived from the Greek word 'khilioi' meaning 'thousand', and 'metron' meaning 'measure', the kilometer became standard during the metrication movement in the 18th century.
Common in road distances, maps, GPS systems, and long-distance athletics such as marathons.
1 km = 1000 m = 0.621371 mi
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 km | m | 1000 |
| 1 km | mi | 0.621371 |
| 1 km | ft | 3280.84 |