Convert Kilometers to Yards
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Converting Kilometers to Yards
Converting kilometers to yards is important in international sports, land surveying, and navigation, particularly when translating between metric and imperial distance measurements.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between kilometers and yards is: 1 kilometer = 1,093.61 yards. To convert a distance in kilometers to yards, multiply the kilometer value by 1,093.61.
Common Conversion Values
| Kilometers | Yards |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 109.361 |
| 0.5 | 546.807 |
| 1 | 1093.61 |
| 5 | 5468.07 |
| 10 | 10936.1 |
Unit Definitions
Kilometers
The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used to measure road distances, geographic distances, and other longer distances.
Yards
The yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It was originally derived from the length of a person's stride.
Historical Context
The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The yard has been a fundamental unit of measurement in England since the 10th century. The relationship between them is based on the definition of the yard as exactly 0.9144 meters.