Convert yards to kilometers
Accurate tool to convert between yd and km
Length
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Formula
To convert from yards to kilometers, divide the length by 1093.61.
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.
kilometers (km)
Description
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
History
Part of the original metric system adopted in France in the 1790s.
Symbol Origin
From 'kilo' (thousand) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
The standard unit for road distances and speed limits in most of the world.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A kilometer is about 0.62 miles. It takes about 10-12 minutes to walk a kilometer at a moderate pace.
Quick Conversion Table
| yards (yd) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0009144 |
| 2 | 0.0018288 |
| 5 | 0.004572 |
| 10 | 0.009144 |
| 25 | 0.02286 |
| 50 | 0.04572 |
| 100 | 0.09144 |
| 500 | 0.4572 |
| 1000 | 0.9144 |
| 2500 | 2.286 |
| 5000 | 4.572 |
| 10000 | 9.144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert yards to kilometers?
To convert from yards to kilometers, divide the length by 1093.61.
How many kilometers in 1 yards?
1 yards is equal to 0.0009144 kilometers.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.