Convert Yards to Kilometers
Convert Yards(yd) to Kilometers(km) or vice versa.
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What is a Yards to Kilometers Converter?
Yards (yd) are a unit of length in the imperial system (used in the US), while kilometers (km) are a unit of length in the metric system (used by most of the world). This converter helps you easily switch between these two units.
Think of it like translating between two different languages for measuring distance.
The Conversion: Yards and Kilometers
Here's how yards and kilometers relate:
1 yard ≈ 0.0009144 kilometers
This means a yard is much smaller than a kilometer. It takes a little over 1093 yards to make one kilometer.
Kilometers = Yards × 0.0009144
Example: Let's say you have a football field that's 100 yards long. To find out how many kilometers that is, you'd multiply: 100 yd × 0.0009144 km/yd = 0.09144 km. So, a football field is a little less than a tenth of a kilometer long.
For quick conversion, use the calculator at the top!
Why Convert Between Yards and Kilometers?
You might need to do this conversion in several situations:
- International Travel or Collaboration
If you're traveling to a country that uses the metric system, you might see distances in kilometers. Converting from yards (what you might be used to) helps you understand those distances.
- Scientific Calculations
Scientists often use the metric system for consistency. If you're working with data that includes both yards and kilometers, you'll need to convert to have everything in the same units.
- Sports
While American football uses yards, many international sports use kilometers. Converting helps you compare distances across different sports.
How to Convert:
Here is how to perform the conversion from yards to kilometers:
Yards to Kilometers (yd to km)
Multiply the number of yards by 0.0009144.
Example: A 200-yard dash is 200 yd * 0.0009144 km/yd = 0.18288 kilometers long.
Kilometers to Yards (km to yd)
Divide the number of Kilometers by 0.0009144.
Example: A 5-kilometer (5k) race is 5 km / 0.0009144 km/yd ≈ 5468 yards long.
Or, use our converter at the top of the page for an instant conversion!
| Yard | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 0.1 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 1 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 2 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 3 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 5 Yard | 0.00 Kilometer |
| 10 Yard | 0.01 Kilometer |
| 20 Yard | 0.02 Kilometer |
| 50 Yard | 0.05 Kilometer |
| 100 Yard | 0.09 Kilometer |
| 1000 Yard | 0.91 Kilometer |
| 10000 Yard | 9.14 Kilometer |
| 100000 Yard | 91.44 Kilometer |