How to convert yards to inches
in = yd × 36Multiply the value in yards by 36. To go the other way, multiply by 0.02777777778 (or divide by 36).
A yard is larger than an inch: one yard contains 36 inches.
Worked examples
- 1 yard1 yd × 36 = 36 in
- 5 yards5 yd × 36 = 180 in
- 10 yards10 yd × 36 = 360 in
- 20 yards20 yd × 36 = 720 in
- 100 yards100 yd × 36 = 3,600 in
Yards to inches conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Yards (yd) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 yd | 3.6 in |
| 0.25 yd | 9 in |
| 0.5 yd | 18 in |
| 1 yd | 36 in |
| 2 yd | 72 in |
| 3 yd | 108 in |
| 4 yd | 144 in |
| 5 yd | 180 in |
| 6 yd | 216 in |
| 7 yd | 252 in |
| 8 yd | 288 in |
| 9 yd | 324 in |
| 10 yd | 360 in |
| Yards (yd) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 12 yd | 432 in |
| 15 yd | 540 in |
| 20 yd | 720 in |
| 25 yd | 900 in |
| 30 yd | 1,080 in |
| 40 yd | 1,440 in |
| 50 yd | 1,800 in |
| 75 yd | 2,700 in |
| 100 yd | 3,600 in |
| 250 yd | 9,000 in |
| 500 yd | 18,000 in |
| 1,000 yd | 36,000 in |
About the units
Yard (yd)
Exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. The yard is the legal basis of the inch-pound system and is still used for fabric, American football fields (100 yd between goal lines) and golf distances.
Inch (in)
A US customary and imperial unit defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959. Twelve inches make a foot. Screen sizes, tire diameters and lumber dimensions are usually given in inches. One inch equals 0.0254 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one yard?
There are 36 inches in one yard, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert yards to inches?
Multiply the number of yards by 36. For example, 10 yd × 36 = 360 in.
How many yards are in one inch?
One inch equals 0.02777777778 yards. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 36.
What is 10 yards in inches?
10 yd = 360 in.
Is this yd to in converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.