The yard is a unit of length used in imperial and United States customary systems. One yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
The yard grew out of older land and body-related measuring traditions. Its modern value is defined through international agreement.
Measurement system: Imperial and US customary systems. SI equivalent: 1 yd = 0.9144 m.
Yard facts
- Unit name
- Yard
- Symbol
- yd
- Category
- Length
- Measurement system
- Imperial and US customary systems
- SI equivalent
- 1 yd = 0.9144 m
- Common uses
- Sports fields, textiles, landscaping and site layout
Definition of the yard
The yard is a unit of length used in imperial and United States customary systems. One yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Imperial and US customary systems
SI equivalent: 1 yd = 0.9144 m
History of the yard
The yard grew out of older land and body-related measuring traditions. Its modern value is defined through international agreement.
Where is the yard used?
Sports fields, textiles, landscaping and site layout