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Convert yards to inches

1 yard equals 36 inches. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.

Yards to inches — quick reference

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1 yd36 in
2 yd72 in
5 yd180 in
10 yd360 in
20 yd720 in
50 yd1800 in
100 yd3600 in
200 yd7200 in
500 yd18000 in
1000 yd36000 in

How to convert

Multiply the number of yards by 36 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 0.027778 to get yards. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.

About these units

Yards

Definition
A yard (symbol: yd) equals 3 feet or 0.9144 meters. It is a unit in both imperial and US customary systems.
History
The yard was originally defined as the distance from a king's nose to the tip of his outstretched thumb. Standardized in 1959 to be exactly 0.9144 m.
Current use
Used in the US for fabric measurements, sports fields (American football, golf), and some building materials.

Inches

Definition
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 mm. There are 12 inches in a foot.
History
The word inch derives from the Latin uncia ("one-twelfth"). Standards historically included the length of three barley grains end-to-end.
Current use
The inch is dominant in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It is used worldwide for screen sizes (TVs, laptops, phones) and certain engineering standards.

Frequently asked

How many inches are in 1 yard?
1 yard = 36 inches.
How do you convert yards to inches?
Multiply the number of yards by 36 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 0.027778 to get yards. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
What is 50 yards in inches?
50 yards = 1800 inches.
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