Inches to Yards Converter

About the in to yd calculation

One inch is exactly 0.027778 yards, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and tyre rims worldwide. Survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches.

Formula

yd = in × 0.027778

1 in = 0.027778 yd
1 yd = 36 in

Worked example

To convert 12 in, multiply by 0.027778: 12 × 0.027778 = 0.333333 yd.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a inch?

There are 0.027778 yards in one inch. To convert any amount, multiply the number of inches by 0.027778.

How do I convert yards back to inches?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 36. One yard is 36 inches.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between inches 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?

Inches: still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and tyre rims worldwide. 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