Convert kilometer to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Kiloyard
1 km = 1.09361329833771 kyd
Example: convert 15 km to kyd:
15 km = 15 × 1.09361329833771 kyd = 16.4041994750656 kyd
Kilometer to Kiloyard Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.