Convert yard to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to yard.
1 yd = 0.0009144 km. To convert yard to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0009144; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 1093.61329834 yd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 yd = 0.0009144 km
- 1 km = 1093.61329834 yd
- 10 yd = 0.009144 km
- 100 yd = 0.09144 km
How to Convert Yard to Kilometer
1 yd = 0.0009144 km
Example: convert 15 yd to km:
15 yd = 15 × 0.0009144 km = 0.013716 km
Yard to Kilometer Conversion Table
| yard | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.0009144 km |
| 2 yd | 0.0018288 km |
| 3 yd | 0.0027432 km |
| 5 yd | 0.004572 km |
| 10 yd | 0.009144 km |
| 20 yd | 0.018288 km |
| 50 yd | 0.04572 km |
| 100 yd | 0.09144 km |
| 500 yd | 0.4572 km |
| 1000 yd | 0.9144 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 yard in kilometer?
1 yard (yd) = 0.0009144 kilometer (km).
How do you convert yard to kilometer?
Multiply the yard value by 0.0009144. For example, 25 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.02286 km.
What is 10 yard in kilometer?
10 yd = 0.009144 km.
Which unit is larger, the yard or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 yd equals only 0.0009144 km.