Yards to inches converter
Inches (in)
1 yard = 36 inches
How to convert yards to inches
in = yd × 36
Multiply the number of yards by 36 to get inches. Going the other way, divide by 36 (or multiply by 0.0277777777778).
One yard is exactly defined as 36 inches (to 12 significant figures), and one inch is 0.0277777777778 yards.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 yards: 5 × 36 = 180 180 inches.
- Convert 12.5 yards: 12.5 × 36 = 450 450 inches.
- Convert 250 yards: 250 × 36 = 9,000 9,000 inches.
Quick-reference table
| yd | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 3 | 108 |
| 5 | 180 |
| 10 | 360 |
| 15 | 540 |
| 20 | 720 |
| 25 | 900 |
| 50 | 1,800 |
| 75 | 2,700 |
| 100 | 3,600 |
| 1,000 | 36,000 |
| in | yd |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.02777777778 |
| 2 | 0.05555555556 |
| 3 | 0.08333333333 |
| 5 | 0.1388888889 |
| 10 | 0.2777777778 |
| 15 | 0.4166666667 |
| 20 | 0.5555555556 |
| 25 | 0.6944444444 |
| 50 | 1.388888889 |
| 75 | 2.083333333 |
| 100 | 2.777777778 |
| 1,000 | 27.77777778 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in 1 yard?
1 yard equals 36 inches.
What is the formula to convert yards to inches?
Use in = yd × 36. Multiply the number of yards by 36 to get inches. Going the other way, divide by 36 (or multiply by 0.0277777777778).
What is 100 yards in inches?
100 yards is 3,600 inches.