What is a yard?
The international yard is exactly 0.9144 meters or three feet and is used for length in customary measurement systems.
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches
Length unit
Yard
ydThe international yard is exactly 0.9144 meters or three feet and is used for length in customary measurement systems.
History
The yard evolved from traditional English measures and was internationally standardized in 1959 to provide one exact definition.
Common uses
- Fabric
- Sports fields
- Landscaping
- Construction