Convert Yard to Kilometer
Use this free converter to change yards (yd) into kilometers (km). Yard and kilometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 yd equals 0.0009144 km, and 1 km equals 1093.6133 yd.
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Kilometer (km)
0.0009144
1 yd = 0.0009144 km
Length conversion table
| Yard | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000009144 |
| 0.1 | 0.00009144 |
| 0.5 | 0.0004572 |
| 1 | 0.0009144 |
| 2 | 0.0018288 |
| 3 | 0.0027432 |
| 5 | 0.004572 |
| 10 | 0.009144 |
| 20 | 0.018288 |
| 25 | 0.02286 |
| 50 | 0.04572 |
| 100 | 0.09144 |
| 1,000 | 0.9144 |
How to convert Yard to Kilometer
Multiply the yard value by 0.0009144 to get kilometers.
- Enter the number of yards you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers.
- Worked example: 15 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.013716 km.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer to yard).
About these units
Yard (yd)
- Definition
- A yard (yd) is an imperial unit equal to 3 feet or exactly 0.9144 meters.
- History
- Once based on the length of a man’s belt or the king’s arm, it was fixed against the meter by international agreement in 1959.
- Current use
- Yards are used in the US and UK for fabric, landscaping, and the dimensions of American football fields.
Kilometer (km)
- Definition
- A kilometer (km) is 1,000 meters and is the metric unit used for measuring longer distances such as roads and travel.
- History
- It entered use with the metric system in the 1790s, combining the SI prefix "kilo-" (thousand) with the meter.
- Current use
- Most of the world expresses road distances and speed limits in kilometers; the main exceptions are the United States and the United Kingdom, which still use miles.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in a yard?
There are 0.0009144 km in 1 yd. To convert, multiply the number of yards by 0.0009144.
How do I convert yards to kilometers?
Multiply the yard value by 0.0009144 to get kilometers. For example, 10 yd = 0.009144 km.
Is this yard-to-kilometer converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Yard to other length units
| Unit | 1 Yard equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.9144 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.0009144 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 91.44 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 914.4 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 914400 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 914400000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00056818182 mi |
| Foot (ft) | 3 ft |
| Inch (in) | 36 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.0004937365 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 9.6652e-17 ly |