Convert Yards to Kilometers
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Converting Yards to Kilometers
Converting yards to kilometers is useful in international sports, land surveying, and navigation, particularly when translating between imperial and metric distance measurements.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between yards and kilometers is: 1 kilometer = 1,093.61 yards. To convert a distance in yards to kilometers, divide the yard value by 1,093.61.
Common Conversion Values
| Yards | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.09144 |
| 500 | 0.4572 |
| 1000 | 0.9144 |
| 1093.61 | 1 |
| 10000 | 9.144 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
The yard has been a fundamental unit of measurement in England since the 10th century. The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The relationship between them is based on the definition of the yard as exactly 0.9144 meters.