Yards to Centimeters Converter

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1 yd = 91.44 cm

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How to Convert Yards to Centimeters

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To convert a measurement in yards to a measurement in centimeters, multiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 91.44 centimeters/yard.

Since one yard is equal to 91.44 centimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:

centimeters = yards × 91.44

The length in centimeters is equal to the length in yards multiplied by 91.44.

For example, here's how to convert 5 yards to centimeters using the formula above.
centimeters = (5 yd × 91.44) = 457.2 cm

How Many Centimeters Are in a Yard?

There are 91.44 centimeters in a yard, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 yd = 91.44 cm

Our inch fraction calculator can add yards and centimeters together, and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.

Yards and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Yard?

The yard is a unit of length measurement equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. The international yard is legally defined to be equal to exactly 0.9144 meters.[1]

The yard is a US customary and imperial unit of length. Yards can be abbreviated as yd; for example, 1 yard can be written as 1 yd.

Learn more about yards.

What Is a Centimeter?

One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. One centimeter is equal to 0.393701 inches.

The centimeter, or centimetre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "centi" is the prefix for hundredths, or 10-2. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.

Metric rulers typically have 30 cm, which are represented by 30 large tick marks. To get a rough idea of the actual length of a centimeter, a standard number 2 pencil is just about 1 cm thick.

Learn more about centimeters.

We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or a combination of both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.

Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.

Yard to Centimeter Conversion Table

Table showing various yard measurements converted to centimeters.
Yards Centimeters
1 yd 91.44 cm
2 yd 182.88 cm
3 yd 274.32 cm
4 yd 365.76 cm
5 yd 457.2 cm
6 yd 548.64 cm
7 yd 640.08 cm
8 yd 731.52 cm
9 yd 822.96 cm
10 yd 914.4 cm
11 yd 1,006 cm
12 yd 1,097 cm
13 yd 1,189 cm
14 yd 1,280 cm
15 yd 1,372 cm
16 yd 1,463 cm
17 yd 1,554 cm
18 yd 1,646 cm
19 yd 1,737 cm
20 yd 1,829 cm
21 yd 1,920 cm
22 yd 2,012 cm
23 yd 2,103 cm
24 yd 2,195 cm
25 yd 2,286 cm
26 yd 2,377 cm
27 yd 2,469 cm
28 yd 2,560 cm
29 yd 2,652 cm
30 yd 2,743 cm
31 yd 2,835 cm
32 yd 2,926 cm
33 yd 3,018 cm
34 yd 3,109 cm
35 yd 3,200 cm
36 yd 3,292 cm
37 yd 3,383 cm
38 yd 3,475 cm
39 yd 3,566 cm
40 yd 3,658 cm

References

  1. National Bureau of Standards, Refinement of Values for the Yard and the Pound, https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/FedRegister/FRdoc59-5442.pdf

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