Convert centimeters to yards
Accurate tool to convert between cm and yd
Length
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Formula
To convert from centimeters to yards, divide the length by 91.44.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
yards (yd)
Description
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
History
Its origin is uncertain, but it may have been based on a stride or the girth of a person's waist.
Symbol Origin
From Old English 'gerd', meaning a rod or measure.
Usage Context
Used in American football fields, fabric measurements, and landscaping.
Main Usage
Did you know?
King Henry I of England allegedly defined the yard as the distance from his nose to the tip of his thumb.
Quick Conversion Table
| centimeters (cm) | yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0109361 |
| 2 | 0.0218723 |
| 5 | 0.0546807 |
| 10 | 0.109361 |
| 25 | 0.273403 |
| 50 | 0.546807 |
| 100 | 1.09361 |
| 500 | 5.46807 |
| 1000 | 10.9361 |
| 2500 | 27.3403 |
| 5000 | 54.6807 |
| 10000 | 109.361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert centimeters to yards?
To convert from centimeters to yards, divide the length by 91.44.
How many yards in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters is equal to 0.0109361 yards.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.