Yards to Inches Converter

About the yd to in calculation

One yard is exactly 36 inches, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches. Still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and tyre rims worldwide.

Formula

in = yd × 36

1 yd = 36 in
1 in = 0.027778 yd

Worked example

To convert 100 yd, multiply by 36: 100 × 36 = 3,600 in.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in a yard?

There are 36 inches in one yard. To convert any amount, multiply the number of yards by 36.

How do I convert inches back to yards?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.027778. One inch is 0.027778 yards.

Is this conversion exact?

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

Yards: survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches. Inches: still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and tyre rims worldwide.

Sources

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