Convert Yard to Inch

One yd equals 36 in. This converter allows you to easily convert between Yard and Inch in real time.

Formula

yd × 36 = in

Example: 1 yd = 36 in

What is Yard?

The yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. One popular legend suggests it originated as the distance from King Henry I's nose to his outstretched thumb. American football fields are 100 yards long, and golf courses measure distances in yards. In the United States and United Kingdom, fabric is sometimes sold by the yard, and garden or property dimensions may also be expressed in yards.

What is Inch?

The inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. The word comes from the Latin "uncia," meaning one-twelfth, as there are 12 inches in a foot. Screen sizes for televisions, monitors, and smartphones are universally measured diagonally in inches. In plumbing and hardware, pipe diameters and bolt sizes are often specified in inches, even in countries that otherwise use the metric system.