Convert mile to yard
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Yard
1 mi, mi(Int) = 1760 yd
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to yd:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 1760 yd = 26400 yd
Mile to Yard Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.