Convert Inches to Yards
Convert Inches(inch) to Yards(yd) or vice versa.
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What is an Inches to Yards Converter?
Inches (in) and yards (yd) are both ways to measure length, mostly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. Inches are for smaller things, like the length of a pencil, while yards are for bigger things, like the length of a room or a football field.
This converter is a tool that helps you easily change measurements from inches to yards, and vice-versa.
The Conversion: 1 yd = 36 in
Here's the key relationship:
1 yard = 36 inches
There are exactly 36 inches in every yard. Think of a yardstick – it's 36 inches long!
Going the other way:
1 inch = 0.0277778 yards
Example: If a ribbon is 72 inches long, that's 72 in / 36 in/yd = 2 yards long.
For an easy conversion, use our calculator at the top!
Why Convert Between Inches and Yards?
Knowing how to convert is useful in lots of situations:
- Sports & Athletics
American football fields are measured in yards, but you might want to know a specific distance in inches. For example, you may want to know how many inches does a quarter back throw.
- Construction
You might be building something and have some measurements in inches and others in yards. Converting helps you use all the measurements consistently. Imagine building a fence – some parts might be measured in inches, others in yards.
- Landscaping
If you're planning a garden, you might use yards for the overall size and inches for the spacing between plants.
- Textile Industry
Fabric is often sold by the yard, but you might need to know how many inches of fabric you have for a sewing project.
- Everyday Life
You could be measuring furniture (often in inches) to see if it will fit through a doorway (which you might measure in yards, if it's a wide opening).
How to Convert:
It's a simple conversion:
Inches to Yards (in to yd)
Divide the number of inches by 36.
Example: A piece of string that's 108 inches long is 108 in / 36 in/yd = 3 yards long.
Yards to Inches (yd to in)
Multiply the number of yards by 36.
Example: A garden bed that's 4 yards wide is 4 yd * 36 in/yd = 144 inches wide.
Or, even quicker, use our converter above!
Key Reminder
36 is the magic number! There are 36 inches in every yard. Remember that, and you'll be able to do these conversions easily.
| Inch | Yard |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Inch | 0.00 Yard |
| 0.1 Inch | 0.00 Yard |
| 1 Inch | 0.03 Yard |
| 2 Inch | 0.06 Yard |
| 3 Inch | 0.08 Yard |
| 5 Inch | 0.14 Yard |
| 10 Inch | 0.28 Yard |
| 20 Inch | 0.56 Yard |
| 50 Inch | 1.39 Yard |
| 100 Inch | 2.78 Yard |
| 1000 Inch | 27.78 Yard |
| 10000 Inch | 277.78 Yard |
| 100000 Inch | 2777.78 Yard |