Centimeters to Yards Converter

About the cm to yd calculation

One centimeter is exactly 0.010936 yards, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. How height and clothing sizes are quoted almost everywhere outside the US. Survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches.

Formula

yd = cm × 0.010936

1 cm = 0.010936 yd
1 yd = 91.44 cm

Worked example

To convert 180 cm, multiply by 0.010936: 180 × 0.010936 = 1.9685 yd.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a centimeter?

There are 0.010936 yards in one centimeter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.010936.

How do I convert yards back to centimeters?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 91.44. One yard is 91.44 centimeters.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between centimeters and yards is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Centimeters: how height and clothing sizes are quoted almost everywhere outside the US. Yards: survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units