How do I convert yards to inches?

Multiply the yard value by 36. So x yd × 36 = the equivalent in in.

How do I convert back from inches to yards?

Multiply the inch value by 0.0277778. For example, 1 in = 0.0277778 yd.

Is the yard bigger than the inch?

Yes. 1 yard is larger than 1 inch — specifically 36 times larger.

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 (36) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

Yards to Inches Converter

1 yd = 36 in

1 yard equals 36 inches. To convert yards to inches, multiply the yard value by 36. For quick reference: 1 yd = 36 in, 5 yd = 180 in, 10 yd = 360 in, 100 yd = 3600 in.

From

FormulaInches = Yards × 36

Quick

How to convert yards to inches

Take your value
Start with your value in yards.
Multiply by 36
Multiply the yard value by 36. This is the exact conversion factor from yards to inches.
Read the result
The product is your value in inches. For example, 5 yd × 36 = 180 in.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from yards to inches is 36.

Inches = Yards × 36

Yards to Inches conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from yards to inches
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
11 yd	396 in
12 yd	432 in
13 yd	468 in
14 yd	504 in
15 yd	540 in
16 yd	576 in
18 yd	648 in
20 yd	720 in
22 yd	792 in
24 yd	864 in
25 yd	900 in
28 yd	1008 in
30 yd	1080 in
32 yd	1152 in
36 yd	1296 in
40 yd	1440 in
45 yd	1620 in
48 yd	1728 in
50 yd	1800 in
60 yd	2160 in
70 yd	2520 in
75 yd	2700 in
80 yd	2880 in
90 yd	3240 in
100 yd	3600 in
125 yd	4500 in
150 yd	5400 in
200 yd	7200 in
250 yd	9000 in
300 yd	10800 in
400 yd	14400 in
500 yd	18000 in
600 yd	21600 in
750 yd	27000 in
800 yd	28800 in
900 yd	32400 in
1000 yd	36000 in

Real-world reference

An American football field is 100 yards from goal line to goal line. An adult walking stride is roughly 1 yard. In inches, that gives you: 1 yd = 36 in, 10 yd = 360 in, 100 yd = 3600 in.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in 1 yard?: 1 yard equals 36 inches.
How do I convert yards to inches?: Multiply the yard value by 36. So x yd × 36 = the equivalent in in.
What is 5 yards in inches?: 5 yards equals 180 inches.
What is 10 yards in inches?: 10 yards equals 360 inches.
What is 100 yards in inches?: 100 yards equals 3600 inches.
How do I convert back from inches to yards?: Multiply the inch value by 0.0277778. For example, 1 in = 0.0277778 yd.
Is the yard bigger than the inch?: Yes. 1 yard is larger than 1 inch — specifically 36 times larger.
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 (36) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.

About the yard and the inch

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.

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.

Inches to Yards

in → yd

Millimeters to Centimeters

mm → cm

Millimeters to Meters

mm → m

Millimeters to Kilometers

mm → km

Millimeters to Inches

mm → in

Millimeters to Feet

mm → ft