1 inch equals 0.0277778 yards. To convert inches to yards, multiply the inch value by 0.0277778. For quick reference: 1 in = 0.0277778 yd, 5 in = 0.138889 yd, 10 in = 0.277778 yd, 100 in = 2.77778 yd.
FormulaYards = Inches × 0.0277778
Quick
How to convert inches to yards
1
Take your value
Start with your value in inches.
2
Multiply by 0.0277778
Multiply the inch value by 0.0277778. This is the exact conversion factor from inches to yards.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in yards. For example, 5 in × 0.0277778 = 0.138889 yd.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from inches to yards is 0.0277778.
Yards = Inches × 0.0277778
Inches to Yards conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from inches to yards
Inches (in)
Yards (yd)
0.1 in
0.0027778 yd
0.25 in
0.0069444 yd
0.5 in
0.013889 yd
1 in
0.027778 yd
2 in
0.055556 yd
3 in
0.083333 yd
4 in
0.11111 yd
5 in
0.13889 yd
6 in
0.16667 yd
7 in
0.19444 yd
8 in
0.22222 yd
9 in
0.25 yd
10 in
0.27778 yd
11 in
0.30556 yd
12 in
0.33333 yd
13 in
0.36111 yd
14 in
0.38889 yd
15 in
0.41667 yd
16 in
0.44444 yd
18 in
0.5 yd
20 in
0.55556 yd
22 in
0.61111 yd
24 in
0.66667 yd
25 in
0.69444 yd
28 in
0.77778 yd
30 in
0.83333 yd
32 in
0.88889 yd
36 in
1 yd
40 in
1.1111 yd
45 in
1.25 yd
48 in
1.3333 yd
50 in
1.3889 yd
60 in
1.6667 yd
70 in
1.9444 yd
75 in
2.0833 yd
80 in
2.2222 yd
90 in
2.5 yd
100 in
2.7778 yd
125 in
3.4722 yd
150 in
4.1667 yd
200 in
5.5556 yd
250 in
6.9444 yd
300 in
8.3333 yd
400 in
11.111 yd
500 in
13.889 yd
600 in
16.667 yd
750 in
20.833 yd
800 in
22.222 yd
900 in
25 yd
1000 in
27.778 yd
Real-world reference
A US quarter coin is about 1 inch in diameter. A standard sheet of US Letter paper is 8.5 × 11 inches. A 13-inch laptop has a screen diagonal of 13 inches. In yards, that gives you: 1 in = 0.0277778 yd, 10 in = 0.277778 yd, 100 in = 2.77778 yd.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in 1 inch?
1 inch equals 0.0277778 yards.
How do I convert inches to yards?
Multiply the inch value by 0.0277778. So x in × 0.0277778 = the equivalent in yd.
What is 5 inches in yards?
5 inches equals 0.138889 yards.
What is 10 inches in yards?
10 inches equals 0.277778 yards.
What is 100 inches in yards?
100 inches equals 2.77778 yards.
How do I convert back from yards to inches?
Multiply the yard value by 36. For example, 1 yd = 36 in.
Is the inch bigger than the yard?
No. 1 inch is smaller than 1 yard. It takes 36 inches to equal 1 yard.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.0277778) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the inch and the yard
The inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the standard unit in the US for screen sizes, lumber, fasteners, and personal height when given in feet-and-inches form. Twelve inches make one foot.
The yard
The yard (yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.9144 meters (3 feet). It is used in American football field measurements, fabric and textile retail, and many landscaping contexts. The international yard was harmonized with the imperial yard in 1959.