Inches to Yards Converter
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How to Convert Inches to Yards
To convert inches to yards, divide the length by the following conversion ratio: 36 inches/yard.
Since one yard is equal to 36 inches, you can use this simple formula to convert:
yards = inches ÷ 36
The length in yards is equal to the length in inches divided by 36.
For example, here's how to convert 5 inches to yards using the formula above.
yards = (5" ÷ 36) = 0.138889 yd
Our inch fraction calculator can add inches and yards, and it automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.
Inches and yards are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Inch?
An inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 1/36 of a yard. Because the international yard is legally defined as exactly 0.9144 meters, one inch equals 2.54 centimeters.[1]
The inch is a US customary and imperial unit of length. Inches can be abbreviated as in; for example, 1 inch can be written as 1 in.
Inches can also be denoted using the ″ symbol, otherwise known as a double prime. Often a double quote (") is used instead of a double prime for convenience. A double prime is commonly used to express 1 in as 1″.
The standard ruler is 12 inches long and is a common tool for measuring a length in inches. Another frequently used tool to perform measurements in inches is a tape measure, which commonly comes in lengths from 6' to 35'. Other devices used to measure in inches include scales, calipers, measuring wheels, micrometers, yardsticks, and even lasers.
Learn more about inches.
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.[2]
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.
We recommend using a ruler or tape measure to measure length, which you can find at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or a combination of both, so make sure you get the right type for your needs.
Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.
Inch to Yard Conversion Table
| Inches | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1" | 0.027778 yd |
| 2" | 0.055556 yd |
| 3" | 0.083333 yd |
| 4" | 0.111111 yd |
| 5" | 0.138889 yd |
| 6" | 0.166667 yd |
| 7" | 0.194444 yd |
| 8" | 0.222222 yd |
| 9" | 0.25 yd |
| 10" | 0.277778 yd |
| 11" | 0.305556 yd |
| 12" | 0.333333 yd |
| 13" | 0.361111 yd |
| 14" | 0.388889 yd |
| 15" | 0.416667 yd |
| 16" | 0.444444 yd |
| 17" | 0.472222 yd |
| 18" | 0.5 yd |
| 19" | 0.527778 yd |
| 20" | 0.555556 yd |
| 21" | 0.583333 yd |
| 22" | 0.611111 yd |
| 23" | 0.638889 yd |
| 24" | 0.666667 yd |
| 25" | 0.694444 yd |
| 26" | 0.722222 yd |
| 27" | 0.75 yd |
| 28" | 0.777778 yd |
| 29" | 0.805556 yd |
| 30" | 0.833333 yd |
| 31" | 0.861111 yd |
| 32" | 0.888889 yd |
| 33" | 0.916667 yd |
| 34" | 0.944444 yd |
| 35" | 0.972222 yd |
| 36" | 1 yd |
| 37" | 1.0278 yd |
| 38" | 1.0556 yd |
| 39" | 1.0833 yd |
| 40" | 1.1111 yd |
References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition, https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/hb/2019/NIST.HB.133-2019.pdf
- National Bureau of Standards, Refinement of Values for the Yard and the Pound, https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/FedRegister/FRdoc59-5442.pdf