Convert Miles to Yards
Convert Miles(mi) to Yards(yd) or vice versa.
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What is a Miles to Yards Converter?
Miles (mi) and yards (yd) are both ways to measure distance, but they're used for different scales. A mile is much longer than a yard. Think of miles for measuring long distances like between cities, and yards for things like the length of a football field.
This converter makes it easy to switch between miles and yards, which is useful when you have measurements in one unit but need them in the other.
The Conversion: 1 mile = 1,760 yards
The most important thing to remember is:
1 mile = 1,760 yards
That means there are a *lot* of yards in a single mile! It's a big difference in scale.
Going the other way:
1 yard ≈ 0.000568 miles
Example: If you run 440 yards, that's 440 / 1760 = 0.25 miles (or a quarter of a mile).
For an easy conversion, use our calculator at the top!
Why Convert Between Miles and Yards?
Here are some situations where this conversion is helpful:
- Sports (Running, Track & Field)
Track events are often measured in meters, but sometimes you'll see distances in yards or miles. Knowing the conversion helps you understand race distances. For example, a "quarter-mile" running track is 440 yards.
- American Football
American football fields are measured in yards. If you hear about a long pass, it's often given in yards. Knowing how many yards are in a mile can give you a sense of just how far that pass went.
- Golf
Golf courses measure the length of each hole in yards. If you're a golfer, understanding this conversion can help you visualize distances on the course. A long par 5 hole might be 600 yards, which is about 1/3 of a mile.
- Travel and Driving
While distances between cities are usually in miles, shorter distances, like the next exit on a freeway might give shorter measurements. Understanding the difference between miles and yard can help to visualize the overall distance.
How to Convert:
It's a simple conversion, thanks to that key number: 1,760!
Miles to Yards (mi to yd)
Multiply the number of miles by 1,760.
Example: If you're driving 5 miles, that's 5 mi * 1,760 yd/mi = 8,800 yards.
Yards to Miles (yd to mi)
Divide the number of yards by 1,760.
Example: A 880-yard dash is 880 yd / 1,760 yd/mi = 0.5 miles (half a mile).
Or, even quicker, use our converter above!
Key Number: 1,760
Remember, there are 1,760 yards in every mile. That's the number you need for all these conversions!
| Mile | Yard |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Mile | 17.60 Yard |
| 0.1 Mile | 176.00 Yard |
| 1 Mile | 1760.00 Yard |
| 2 Mile | 3520.00 Yard |
| 3 Mile | 5280.00 Yard |
| 5 Mile | 8800.00 Yard |
| 10 Mile | 17600.00 Yard |
| 20 Mile | 35200.00 Yard |
| 50 Mile | 88000.00 Yard |
| 100 Mile | 176000.00 Yard |
| 1000 Mile | 1760000.00 Yard |
| 10000 Mile | 17600000.00 Yard |
| 100000 Mile | 176000000.00 Yard |