Yard (yd)
Exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet.
What is a yard?
- Symbol
- yd
- Quantity
- Length
- Unit system
- US customary
- Definition
- Exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet.
- Exact
- Yes, the value is exact by definition
- Source
- International yard and pound agreement (1959)
Common applications
Used for fabric, sports fields (American football) and short distances in the United States and United Kingdom.
Yard in other length units
- 1 yd = 914400000 nmNanometer
- 1 yd = 914400 µmMicrometer
- 1 yd = 914.4 mmMillimeter
- 1 yd = 91.44 cmCentimeter
- 1 yd = 0.9144 mYard to Meter converter
- 1 yd = 0.0009144 kmKilometer
- 1 yd = 9144000000 ÅÅngström
- 1 yd = 36000 milMil (thou)
- 1 yd = 36 inInch
- 1 yd = 3 ftFoot
- 1 yd ≈ 0.0005681818182 miMile
- 1 yd ≈ 0.0004937365011 nmiNautical mile
Yard quick reference
| Yard | Meter | Foot | Nanometer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | = 0.9144 m | = 3 ft | = 914400000 nm |
| 10 yd | = 9.144 m | = 30 ft | = 9144000000 nm |
| 100 yd | = 91.44 m | = 300 ft | = 91440000000 nm |
| 1000 yd | = 914.4 m | = 3000 ft | = 914400000000 nm |
Where the yard fits
The next smaller length unit is the foot (ft). 1 yd = 3 ft, and 1 ft ≈ 0.3333333333 yd.
The next larger length unit is the meter (m). 1 yd = 0.9144 m, and 1 m ≈ 1.093613298 yd.
Frequently asked questions
- How many meters are in one yard?
- One yard = 0.9144 m (meters).
- How many feet are in one yard?
- One yard = 3 ft (feet).
- How many nanometers are in one yard?
- One yard = 914400000 nm (nanometers).