Yard to Mile Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert yards to miles with our free online length converter.

Yard to Mile Calculator

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How to Use the Calculator:

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Yard).
  2. The converted value in Mile will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
  3. Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
  4. Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Yard to Mile

Converting Yard to Mile involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Yard = 0.000568182 miles

Example Calculation:

Convert 10 yards: 10 × 0.000568182 = 0.00568182 miles

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What is a Yard and a Mile?

The yard is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 3 feet or 36 inches, which equals 0.9144 meters.

The mile, specifically the international statute mile, is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or approximately 1.609344 kilometers.

Note: The Yard is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Mile belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Yard and Mile

The origin of the yard is uncertain, with historical links possibly related to the length of a stride or the distance from the nose to the fingertip of an outstretched arm (associated with King Henry I of England, though likely apocryphal). It became a standard unit in England for measuring cloth and land, and was later precisely defined relative to the meter.

The mile originated from the Roman "mille passus", meaning "thousand paces" (where a pace was two steps). Its length varied considerably until Queen Elizabeth I of England standardized it as 5,280 feet in 1593. The international mile agreement of 1959 confirmed its definition based on the metric system.

Common Uses for yards and miles

Explore the typical applications for both Yard (imperial/US) and Mile (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for yards

  • Textiles: Measuring fabric length (often sold by the yard).
  • Sports: Dimensions of sports fields (e.g., American football, soccer pitch lengths can be expressed in yards).
  • Landscaping: Landscaping and gardening measurements (e.g., yards of mulch).
  • Short Distances: Shorter road distances or property dimensions in the US and UK.

Common Uses for miles

  • Geography & Travel (US/UK): Measuring geographic distances and road lengths in the US, UK, and some other countries.
  • Transportation (US/UK): Road speed limits (miles per hour, mph) in the US and UK.
  • Maritime & Aviation: Nautical and aviation use a related unit, the nautical mile (approx. 1.852 km).
  • Athletics: Running events (e.g., the mile run).

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Yard (yd)

How many feet are in a yard?

There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).

How many inches are in a yard?

There are exactly 36 inches (in) in 1 yard (yd).

Is a yard longer or shorter than a meter?

A yard (0.9144 m) is slightly shorter than a meter (1 m).

About Mile (mi)

How many feet are in a mile?

There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).

How many yards are in a mile?

There are exactly 1,760 yards (yd) in 1 mile (mi).

Is a mile longer or shorter than a kilometer?

A mile (approx. 1.609 km) is longer than a kilometer (1 km).

Conversion Table: Yard to Mile

Yard (yd)Mile (mi)
10.001
50.003
100.006
250.014
500.028
1000.057
5000.284
1,0000.568

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