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Yard

A unit of length used in the English system of measurement; one (1) yard is equal to three (3) feet, 36 inches, or 0.9144 meters (m). For more yard conversions, equivalents, and examples, see Yard conversions and equivalents and the various Converting yards to... examples.

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Yard equivalents and conversions

A yard is a unit of length used in the English system of measurement.
One (1) yard is equal to three (3) feet.
One (1) yard is equal to 0.9144 meters (m).
One (1) yard is equal to 36 inches.
One (1) yard is equal to 4.5455 links.
One (1) yard is equal to 0.1818 rods, poles, or perches.
One (1) yard is equal to 0.0455 chains.
One (1) yard is equal to 0.0046 furlongs.
One (1) yard is equal to 0.0006 miles.
One (1) yard is equal to 91.44 centimeters (cm).
One (1) yard is equal to 0.0009 kilometers.
For conversion examples, see the various Converting yards to... entries.

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