Convert yards to miles
Accurate tool to convert between yd and mi
Length
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Formula
To convert from yards to miles, divide the length by 1760.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| yards (yd) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000568182 |
| 2 | 0.00113636 |
| 5 | 0.00284091 |
| 10 | 0.00568182 |
| 25 | 0.0142045 |
| 50 | 0.0284091 |
| 100 | 0.0568182 |
| 500 | 0.284091 |
| 1000 | 0.568182 |
| 2500 | 1.42045 |
| 5000 | 2.84091 |
| 10000 | 5.68182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert yards to miles?
To convert from yards to miles, divide the length by 1760.
How many miles in 1 yards?
1 yards is equal to 0.000568182 miles.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.