Convert miles to yards
Accurate tool to convert between mi and yd
Length
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Formula
To convert from miles to yards, multiply the length by 1760.
miles (mi)
Description
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
History
Originated from the Roman mile (mille passus), which was 1,000 double paces of a Roman soldier.
Symbol Origin
From Latin 'mille', meaning thousand.
Usage Context
Used for long-distance travel and speed limits in the US and UK.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.
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
| miles (mi) | yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1760 |
| 2 | 3520 |
| 5 | 8800 |
| 10 | 17600 |
| 25 | 44000 |
| 50 | 88000 |
| 100 | 176000 |
| 500 | 880000 |
| 1000 | 1,760,000 |
| 2500 | 4,400,000 |
| 5000 | 8,800,000 |
| 10000 | 17,600,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert miles to yards?
To convert from miles to yards, multiply the length by 1760.
How many yards in 1 miles?
1 miles is equal to 1760 yards.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.