Convert Yards to Kilometers
1 yard (yd) equals 0.0009144 kilometers (km).
1 yd = 0.0009144 km
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Yard to Kilometer
- 1 yd = 0.0009144 km
- 1 km = 1093.613298 yd
- Example: convert 15 yd to km: 15 yd = 15 × 0.0009144 km = 0.013716 km
Reference conditions. yd: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
km = yd × 0.0009144
or km = yd ÷ 1093.613298338
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m (exact)
- 1 km = 10³ m
- 1 yd = 0.9144 m ÷ 1000 m per km = 0.0009144 km
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Yard definition: yard; Kilometer definition: kilometer.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 yd converts to 0.009144 km.
10 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.009144 km - A value of 200 yd is 0.18288 km.
200 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.18288 km
Yard to Kilometer conversion table
| Yards (yd) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 yd | 0.0004572 km |
| 1 yd | 0.0009144 km |
| 2 yd | 0.0018288 km |
| 3 yd | 0.0027432 km |
| 5 yd | 0.004572 km |
| 10 yd | 0.009144 km |
| 20 yd | 0.018288 km |
| 25 yd | 0.02286 km |
| 50 yd | 0.04572 km |
| 100 yd | 0.09144 km |
| 200 yd | 0.18288 km |
| 440 yd | 0.402336 km |
| 500 yd | 0.4572 km |
| 1000 yd | 0.9144 km |
| 1760 yd | 1.609344 km |
Where it's used
Yards are used for fabric and textiles sold by the yard, while kilometers appear in road distances and speed (km/h). Both measure length and distance, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Yard to other length units
| Conversion | 1 yd equals |
|---|---|
| yard to meter | 0.9144 m |
| yard to kilometer | 0.0009144 km |
| yard to centimeter | 91.44 cm |
| yard to millimeter | 914.4 mm |
| yard to micrometer | 914400 µm |
| yard to nanometer | 914400000 nm |
| yard to angstrom | 9144000000 Å |
| yard to mile | 0.0005681818182 mi |
| yard to foot | 3 ft |
| yard to inch | 36 in |
| yard to mil | 36000 mil |
| yard to nautical mile | 0.0004937365011 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in 1 yard?
1 yd = 0.0009144 km.
How do I convert yards to kilometers?
Multiply the value in yd by 0.0009144, or divide it by 1093.613298. For example, 15 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.013716 km.
Is the yd to km conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 yd is exactly 0.0009144 km.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "yard (yd)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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